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Tarte Shape Tape Pressed Powder, Fair Neutral
EWG scientists reviewed the Tarte Shape Tape Pressed Powder, Fair Neutral product label collected on January 23, 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 Shape Tape Pressed Powder, Fair Neutral is 4.
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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
- Endocrine disruption
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Good
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• Cancer (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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None
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Limited
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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Robust
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
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None
|
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None
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
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:
Talc, mica, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, silica, zinc stearate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, diisostearyl malate, ethylhexylglycerin, methicone, glyceryl caprylate, hydrogen dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, boron nitride, dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/ hexastearate/ hexarosinate, hydrogenated poly (C6-14 olefin), hydrogenated polyisobutene, kaolin, nylon-12, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, phenyl trimethicone, glycerin, water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, tocopherol, carbomer, sodium lactate, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), zinc oxide (CI 77947), iron oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), ultramarines (CI 77007).
Directions from packaging:
Pick up powder with a fluffy brush and apply directly to face in circular motions for a creamy & even complexion. For higher coverage, wet sponge with water or setting spray before placing powder on the center of the face, then blending outwards. For touchups on-the-go, lightly press dry sponge into powder and apply to troubled areas for a bright and flawless complexion.
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