Works for
MoisturizingLanolin, Beeswax + 4 moreWorks well
“Formulated with Amazonian clay and mineral pigments, this powder blush intuitively adapts to your skin type to provide hydration, balance oil production, reduce redness or even texture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Unspecified form of vitamin c~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~6.5–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaBeeswax~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxTocopherol~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTitanium dioxide~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTalc~2.5–3%
Zinc stearate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~1.8–2.2%
Tricaprylin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCera alba~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaPeg-150 distearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateLanolin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinLaureth-4~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Tocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateKaolin~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPolysorbate 20~0.55–0.8%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Tetrasodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Mica~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaUltramarines~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77163~0.3–0.55%
Iron oxides~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTitanium dioxide~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77742~0.2–0.4%
Ci 15850~0.2–0.35%
Ci 15850~0.15–0.3%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.25%
Ci 15510~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Unspecified form of vitamin c, Mica, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Titanium dioxide, Talc, Zinc stearate, Polyethylene, Tricaprylin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cera alba, Peg-150 distearate, Lanolin, Laureth-4, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Kaolin, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Mica, Ultramarines, Ci 77163, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77742, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 15510
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TarteAmazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush - PeacefulYOUR PRODUCT | Burt's BeesUnscented Beeswax Lip Balm | Dermicaleppe- og hudsalve | Bag BalmSkin Moisturizer Stick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 33% |
| Price | — | $6.02 | $11.66 | $8.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Panthenol | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Kiehl's Lip Balm #1Weleda Calendula Intensive Skin Recovery
Product summary
"Tarte - Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush - Peaceful" is effective for: Anti-oxidation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Tarte" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 85.00CA$ in Canada and from 29.00$ up to 30.89$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 6
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