Tarte Cosmic Maracuja Concentrated Face Balm

EWG scientists reviewed the Tarte Cosmic Maracuja Concentrated Face Balm product label collected on January 09, 2019 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Tarte Cosmic Maracuja Concentrated Face Balm is 3.
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Data last updated: January 2019
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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None
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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None
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, coco-caprylate, dextrin palmitate, silica, sorbitan sesquioleate, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, tocopheryl acetate, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, eclipta prostrata extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, melia azadirachta flower extract, corallina officinalis extract, tocopherol, coccinia indica fruit extract, passiflora edulis seed oil, solanum melongena (eggplant) fruit extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, moringa pterygosperma oil, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, ocimum basilicum (basil) flower/leaf extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, phenoxyethanol, gold.
Directions from packaging:
To apply as a nighttime balm, glide your fingertips over the balm in a circular motion 3-4 times, letting your body heat melt its surface. Gently massage your fingertips together and then apply onto skin, starting first with especially dry areas. For daytime use on dry patches, start with a small amount of the balm- try 1 circular motion to start
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