Tarte Tarteguard Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 30
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Tarte Tarteguard Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF 30 is a pure mineral powder using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, generally a gentle option for sensitive skin. The matte finish and powder format keep white cast low and resist shine, with low sting risk, though the layered feel can read as a little heavier on the skin. Breakout risk is generally low and it suits reapplication over makeup. With good protection and a solid score, it is best used as a top-up rather than a sole sunscreen layer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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White cast
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β28 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 8.6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (18.6% total declared)
- +35.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +5.3 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Zinc Oxide, 10% declared
- β20 Titanium Dioxide, 8.6% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #17, 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
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Light emollient/solvent (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 16 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- 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 βFull ingredient list (18)
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 8.6% declared
- β 20 8.6% 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 28 10% declared
- β 18 10% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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4 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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7 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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10 Vanillin
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing light emollient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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17 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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18 Mica
Colorant or pigment
Is Tarte Tarteguard mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which generally makes it a gentle choice for sensitive skin.
Does the powder leave a white cast?
Its white cast rates as low and the finish is matte. The powder format helps control shine, though it can feel slightly heavier where layered.
Is the Tarte Tarteguard Mineral Powder Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf 30 good and how should I use it?
It has good protection and a solid score. Because it is a powder, it works best as a reapplication top-up over makeup rather than as a sole sunscreen layer.