tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment
tarte Tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Water
- Niacinamide
- Lactic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Propanediol
- Glycerin
- Gluconolactone
- Malic Acid
- Phytic Acid
- Salicylic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Magnesium Chloride
- Acetic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
- Calcium Gluconate
- Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
- Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
- Myrtus Communis Extract
- Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Calcium Chloride
- Sodium Chloride
- Potassium Chloride
- Sulfur
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view High-acid exfoliating serum with salicylic acid, lactic acid, and gluconolactone. Contains niacinamide and botanical extracts, designed for a 'tingling' sensation. Intensive treatment for highly tolerant, non-sensitive skin only. Factory note: The multi-acid complex with very low pH demands strict pH-dependent preservative efficacy (sodium benzoate) and stability to prevent degradation.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidCitric AcidMalic Acid
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
Other ingredients
Phytic AcidSalicylic AcidSodium BenzoateMagnesium ChlorideAcetic AcidPotassium SorbateAllium Cepa Bulb ExtractCalcium GluconateCochlearia Armoracia Root ExtractCommiphora Myrrha Resin ExtractMyrtus Communis ExtractRumex Acetosa Leaf ExtractThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf ExtractCalcium ChlorideSodium ChloridePotassium ChlorideSulfur
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Malic Acid | BUFFERING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acetic Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 4 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Allium Cepa Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Calcium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract | NAIL CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Myrtus Communis Extract | ASTRINGENT | — | Green |
| Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Calcium Chloride | ASTRINGENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Sulfur | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTI-SEBUM, ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Malic Acid
- AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions
- Acetic Acid
- Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
- Onion bulb extract for skin conditioning; sulfides may be irritating, limit concentration
- Calcium Gluconate
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
- Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
- Myrrh resin extract, anti-inflammatory/soothing; natural impurities, verify allergenicity and stability
- Myrtus Communis Extract
- Myrtus communis extract, mild astringent and antioxidant; used at low levels, stability requires validation.
- Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
- Thymus vulgaris extract; thymol for antimicrobial/fragrance; high conc. irritating, avoid eye area for sensitive skin.
- Calcium Chloride
- Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Potassium Chloride
- Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.
- Sulfur
- Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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