# Tarte skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/tarte The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia. Tarte is an American skincare brand founded in 1999 and owned by KOSÉ Corporation since 2014. [gcimagazine.com](https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/21861558/kose-corp-to-acquire-tarte) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarte_Cosmetics) [tartecosmetics.com](https://tartecosmetics.com/pages/about-us) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/tarte-cosmetics/__evx9mjyYX4CBPfXItMZKrr1VkaKK01EMoHUv0lT2DaU) Tarte is deeply loved for its nourishing moisturizers and its carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit combination and balanced skin best, owing to their gentle and reliable nature. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Maracuja Oil, which helps address specific concerns with targeted care. The brand continues to offer thoughtful options that fit seamlessly into daily routines. - [Cruelty-free · PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/tarte-cosmetics-kose/) This page covers some of the most popular Tarte products; for the whole Tarte range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga129d72058). ### Tarte moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Maracuja Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/tarte/maracuja-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Tarte worth it? Tarte is worth it because Lovi rates Tarte-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Tarte products on this page also list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Tarte's best products? Tarte offers Maracuja Oil, which Lovi rates High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. The Tarte products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) ### Which Tarte moisturizer is best for dry skin? Maracuja Oil is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. This oil helps nourish and soften dry skin areas. [Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) ### Does Tarte cause breakouts? Tarte is unlikely to cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates Tarte-focused routines Superior for acne-prone skin. The Tarte products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Is Tarte fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Tarte products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Tarte products? The key ingredients in the Tarte products on this page are nourishing plant oils like passion fruit seed oil and protective antioxidants like [vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/vitamin-e). These ingredients help keep skin soft and smooth while protecting it from everyday damage. [Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) ### How do I build a Tarte skincare routine? To build a Tarte skincare routine, shoppers can start with the Maracuja Oil moisturizer. Lovi rates Tarte-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the Tarte products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. [Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) ### What are good alternatives to Tarte? Good alternatives to Tarte include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison. ### Tarte vs CeraVe: which is better? Tarte is a better match for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Tarte routines Superior for all of these types compared to the High fit of the CeraVe routines. Additionally, every one of the Tarte products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Who owns Tarte, and where is it from? Tarte is an American brand founded in 1999, owned by KOSÉ Corporation since 2014. [gcimagazine.com](https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/news/news/21861558/kose-corp-to-acquire-tarte) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarte_Cosmetics) [tartecosmetics.com](https://tartecosmetics.com/pages/about-us) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/tarte-cosmetics/__evx9mjyYX4CBPfXItMZKrr1VkaKK01EMoHUv0lT2DaU) ### Is Tarte cruelty-free? Yes: PETA lists Tarte as cruelty-free. [PETA](https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/tarte-cosmetics-kose/) ## Research behind Tarte's key ingredients - [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 - [Lipid nanocarriers containing Passiflora edulis seeds oil intended for skin application](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) Passiflora edulis seed oil · Colloids and Surfaces. 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Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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