Tarte is cruelty-free.
This brand has confirmed that it is truly cruelty-free. They don't test finished products or ingredients on animals, and neither do their suppliers or any third-parties. They also don't sell their products where animal testing is required by law.
Tarte is owned by Kose, a company that tests on animals.
At a Glance
| Finished products tested on animals | No |
| Ingredients tested on animals | No |
| Suppliers test on animals | No |
| Third party animal testing | No |
| Sold in mainland China | No |
| Certifications | PETA |
| Parent company | Kose (not cruelty-free) |
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About Tarte
Tarte is a mid-range brand that sells Makeup and Skincare. Their products are available in or ship to Australia, Canada, International, UK/Europe and USA. Tarte is certified by PETA.
How We Classify Brands Like Tarte As Cruelty-Free
We communicate directly with brands regarding their animal testing policy. Brands are only added to our cruelty-free directory once they answer all our questions and they meet our cruelty-free criteria.
- Does your brand test on animals, for either finished products or ingredients?
- Do your suppliers test on animals? How do you ensure this?
- Do any third-parties test on animals on your behalf?
- Do you test on animals where required by law?
- In which countries are your products sold (excluding online sales)?
Learn more about the Cruelty-Free 5 (our cruelty-free criteria) and why we ask brands these specific questions.
Some brands are listed as cruelty-free by organizations such as PETA or the Leaping Bunny program. These brands are not automatically added to our list, and we sometimes find that PETA-approved brands don’t meet our cruelty-free criteria.
Hi, Suzana.
Although Tarte is cruelty-free, Tarte is owned by the company KOSE, which is not cruelty-free. Thought you should know that. Thanks and take care!