# Tarte skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/tarte The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. 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=pg3898a41143). ### Tarte moisturizers #### Moisturizers - [Maracuja Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/tarte/maracuja-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Tarte worth it? Tarte is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Tarte products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are Tarte's best products? Tarte offers Maracuja Oil, which Lovi rates High for dry and dry sensitive skin and Average for all other skin types. Every Tarte product on this page lists no fragrance in its 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 choice among the Tarte moisturizers on this page for dry skin, and Lovi rates it High for dry skin. This product helps nourish dry areas to keep skin feeling soft and smooth. [Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32388391/) ### Does Tarte cause breakouts? Tarte is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the Tarte-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Tarte products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Is Tarte fragrance-free? Yes, every Tarte product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them a safe choice for those who want to avoid scents. ### What are the key ingredients in Tarte products? The key ingredient in the Tarte products on this page is maracuja oil, which helps nourish and soften dry skin. Lovi rates Maracuja Oil High for dry skin. [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, you can use products like Maracuja Oil to keep your dry or sensitive skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Tarte-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Every product from Tarte on this page lists no fragrance in its 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 and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, so either brand is a great choice depending on your personal product preferences. Lovi rates the Tarte-focused routine Superior for dry skin, matching the top-tier routine score of CeraVe. ### 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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