tarte First Step Prep Moisture Reset Cream
tarte Tarte First Step Prep Moisture Reset Cream lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 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/Aqua/Eau
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Methicone
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Butylene Glycol
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 20
- Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Avena Sativa Bran Extract
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Octyldodecanol
- Carbomer
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Limonene
- Disodium EDTA
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Hexylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Cetearyl MethiconePyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Butylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholPolysorbate 20Polyglyceryl-2 StearatePhenoxyethanolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerAvena Sativa Bran ExtractCaprylyl GlycolOctyldodecanolCarbomerCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesLimoneneDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractHexylene GlycolSodium HydroxideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilVitex Agnus Castus Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Avena Sativa Bran Extract | ABRASIVE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitex Agnus Castus Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
- Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Methicone
- Silicone-based emulsifier for slip; high levels may leave residue, cleansing needed.
- 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
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization
- Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
- Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
- Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Avena Sativa Bran Extract
- Oat bran; physical exfoliant, control particle size for safety
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
- Agnus-castus extract for astringency; phytoestrogenic activity, avoid in pregnant/hormone-sensitive users.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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