Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 is a pure mineral tinted product using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It finishes matte, stays lightweight, keeps white cast low and carries a low sting risk, with okay makeup compatibility. Protection is rated good, though the SPF 20 rating is on the lower side. With a strong overall score, it is generally a nice tinted daily option for light sun exposure.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
73
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
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Health safety
High
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Retinyl Palmitate at #23, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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White cast
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 5% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (10% total declared)
- +35 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone)
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Heavy feel
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 5% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7 Volatile silicone at #4, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Palmitic Acid at #31, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 2 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #40, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Kaolin, Boron Nitride)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 10 Glycerin at #6, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #33, hyaluronic family
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Kaolin, Boron Nitride)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
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Full ingredient list (40)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 18 5% declared
- β 10 5% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 5% declared
- β 8 5% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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6 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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10 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 5 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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20 Kaolin
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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21 Phytantriol
Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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25 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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39 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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40 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
Is Tarte Amazonian Clay BB mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral tinted product, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It carries a low sting risk.
Is the Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen good for oily skin?
Its matte finish and low pore-clogging rating commonly suit oily and combination skin. Makeup compatibility is okay.
What SPF is it?
It is rated SPF 20, which is on the lower side. Protection is rated good and it generally suits light sun exposure rather than long outdoor days.