Tarte Shape Tape Hydrating Foundation Medium Sand

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Glycerin
4. PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone
5. Octyldodecyl neopentanoate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Aluminum hydroxide
8. Stearic Acid
9. Alcohol
10. Acrylates Crosspolymer
11. Atelocollagen
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Dextrin palmitate
15. Disodium EDTA
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Ethyl menthane carboxamide
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Glyceryl polyacrylate
20. Glycosphingolipids
21. Hexylene Glycol
22. Hordeum Vulgare Extract
23. Hydrated silica
24. Hydrolyzed corn starch
25. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
26. Kaolin
27. Lauryl Laurate
28. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
29. Menthyl lactate
30. Methicone
31. Methyl diisopropyl propionamide
32. Mica
33. Nylon-12
34. Palmitic Acid
35. Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
36. Pentylene Glycol
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
39. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
40. Sodium chloride
41. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
42. Sodium Dehydroacetate
43. Sodium Hyaluronate
44. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
45. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
46. Xanthan Gum
47. Zea mays
48. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeAlcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl neopentanoateAluminum hydroxide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

EauAcrylates CrosspolymerAtelocollagenCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolDextrin palmitateDisodium EDTADisteardimonium HectoriteEthyl menthane carboxamideEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl polyacrylateGlycosphingolipidsHexylene GlycolHordeum Vulgare ExtractHydrated silicaHydrolyzed corn starchHydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateKaolinLauryl LaurateMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateMenthyl lactateMethiconeMethyl diisopropyl propionamideMicaNylon-12Palmitic AcidPentaerythrityl tetraisostearatePentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolRosa Canina Fruit ExtractSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium chlorideSodium Chondroitin SulfateSodium DehydroacetateSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilaneXanthan GumZea maysIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Eau

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Octyldodecyl neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Acrylates Crosspolymer

Acrylates crosspolymer; absorbent and suspending agent

Atelocollagen

Low-MW atelocollagen for skin conditioning; works better with other humectants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Dextrin palmitate

Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Ethyl menthane carboxamide

Cooling agent; immediate tingle, recommend 0.1-0.3% usage

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Glyceryl polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Glycosphingolipids

Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Barley extract with beta-glucans/amino acids, moisturizing/soothing at 1–5%; watch for microbial growth.

Hydrated silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Hydrolyzed corn starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate

Hydrolyzed corn starch octenyl succinate for absorbent film; disperse evenly to avoid clumps; consider oil-absorption impact on feel.

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Lauryl Laurate

Ester emollient; provides slip, stable, low irritation risk.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Menthyl lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Methyl diisopropyl propionamide

Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Humectant and antistatic agent for skin and hair; biocompatible and low irritation. Large molecular weight limits deep penetration.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Zea mays

Corn raw material; often used as powder (scrub) or oil. Note particle size if used as exfoliant.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.