Mineral Powder Bronzer
What it is:
A whisper light, mineral-based bronzing powder.
What it does:
Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer is an oil-, talc- and fragrance-free bronzer that fuses earthly minerals with naturally derived ingredients for a finish that’s pure perfection.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
This bronzer contains Skinvigorating™ ingredients like vitamins A and E, which act as antioxidants to fight free radical damage and mineral pigments that are known for their soothing and softening properties. Dermatologist-tested.
My Thoughts:
I purchased this product as part of the Natural Beauty set from Sephora back in December 2009. I did not use much of it, as I found it to be too shimmery for me. This bronzer has since been reformulated. It received a hazard rating of 9 in the last review in 2009 on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database website (see: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/235493/tarte_mineral_powder_Bronzer%2C_Hotel_Heiress/) The new list of ingredients seems to be a big improvement over the old formulation, though it still contains some questionable and moderately hazardous components which appear relatively high on the ingredient list.
| Health concerns of ingredients | |
|---|---|
| About the ratings |  |
| Overall Hazard |  |
| Cancer |  |
| Developmental & reproductive toxicity |  |
| Allergies & immunotoxicity |  |
| Use restrictions |  |
| Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards | |
| Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns | |
| Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | |
 For more information, see: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product.php?prod_id=414807 See other reviews for this product on Sephora.com and Amazon.com Beautypedia review of Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer – Very Good / Pricey | |
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Corn Starch, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Mica. (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Tin Oxide (CI 77861).
ingredients | concerns | score |
|---|---|---|
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| ZINC STEARATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | Data: Fair |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CI 77491 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation |  Data: Fair |
| TIN OXIDE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| IRON OXIDES | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| MANGANESE VIOLET | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHYLHEXANOIN | None Identified |  Data: None |
| TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| CI 77492 | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR | None Identified | Data: Fair |
The following is a brand review of Tarte Cosmetics from the Beautypedia website:
Strengths: Excellent selection of foundations; great cheek stains; superior pressed powder and eyelining pencils; one excellent mascara; unique, innovative, beautiful packaging; great cream lipstick options; complete ingredient lists on the company’s Web site.
Weaknesses: Expensive; mostly poor mascaras; no customer service phone number; gimmicky products and nutraceutical claims; no matte eyeshadow options.
(see: http://www.beautypedia.com/Brand/Tarte-Cosmetics/311.aspx)
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