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Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer, Medium-Tan, SPF 20
EWG scientists reviewed the Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer, Medium-Tan, SPF 20 product label collected on March 31, 2020 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 Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer, Medium-Tan, SPF 20 is 4.
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Data last updated: March 2020
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides MODERATE UVA protection and a GOOD balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
- Based on EWG's modeling this product would likely fail the FDA proposed UVA test.
- Contains retinyl palmitate, which may damage sun-exposed skin. Read more
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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Robust
|
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
|
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None
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Fair
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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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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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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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:
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5%, zinc oxide 5%; Inactive Ingredients: Water, cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, glycerin, dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, mica, boron nitride, sodium dehydroacetate, caprylyl glycol, sodium chloride, phytantriol, kaolin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, palmitic acid, dextrin palmitate, sodium hyaluronate, hexylene glycol, retinyl palmitate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, methicone, butylene glycol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, calcium sodium phosphosilicate, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, panax ginseng root extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, iron oxides
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