Tarte amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation
Tarte tarte amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation lists 22 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Quartz
- Ruby Powder
- Tourmaline
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Smithsonite Extract
- Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin
- Hydrolyzed Pearl
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- BHT
- Kaolin
- Titanium Dioxide
- Iron Oxides (Ci77491
- Ci77492
- Ci77499)
- Ultramarines
- Zinc Oxide
- Manganese Violet
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Formulation view Innovative formula incorporating mineral particles like quartz and ruby for reflective glow, balanced with light ester oils. Complex pigment system suits mixed skin seeking highlight effects. Manufacturing challenge lies in achieving stable dispersion of heterogeneous mineral particles in oil phase to prevent sedimentation and layering.
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Quartz
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Ruby PowderHydrolyzed Pearl
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tourmaline
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Smithsonite Extract
- 矿物来源保湿剂
- Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
BHTKaolinTitanium DioxideIron Oxides (Ci77491Ci77492Ci77499)UltramarinesZinc OxideManganese VioletChromium Oxide GreensChromium Hydroxide GreenBismuth OxychlorideFerric Ammonium FerrocyanideFerric Ferrocyanide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | ABRASIVE | 2 · – | Green |
| Ruby Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tourmaline | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Smithsonite Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin | 矿物来源保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Pearl | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci77492 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ultramarines | HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Oxide | ANTIMICROBIAL, BULKING, COLORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 IV/144 VI/30 VI/30a | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Manganese Violet | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chromium Oxide Greens | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chromium Hydroxide Green | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide | 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · – | Green |
| Ferric Ferrocyanide | COLORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Quartz
- Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.
- Ruby Powder
- Inorganic mineral pigment for red tone; physical coverage, check heavy metal purity.
- Tourmaline
- Tourmaline mineral powder for viscosity control or tactile modification. Inert and non-irritating; manage dust inhalation risks during manufacturing.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Smithsonite Extract
- Smithsonite mineral extract as inorganic zinc source for antioxidant and conditioning; use at trace levels, verify heavy-metal compliance.
- Sea Salt/Maris Sal/Sel Marin
- Mineral source NaCl with trace elements; humectant at high levels, may cause dryness.
- Hydrolyzed Pearl
- Hydrolyzed pearl source of amino acids and minerals; humectant and skin conditioner for repair claims.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Iron Oxides (Ci77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci77492
- Not decoded yet
- Ci77499)
- Not decoded yet
- Ultramarines
- Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.
- Zinc Oxide
- Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.
- Manganese Violet
- Purple inorganic pigment for color; water-insoluble, used in powders/creams
- Chromium Oxide Greens
- Green inorganic colorant for pigmentation; non-allergenic, used in color cosmetics
- Chromium Hydroxide Green
- Green colorant used for product aesthetics; purely a pigment.
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
- Inorganic pigment, blue 1; EU limit 0.1%, prohibited in aerosols, excellent dispersion.
- Ferric Ferrocyanide
- Colorant (Prussian blue); verify heavy metal limits for cosmetic safety
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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