Is Tarte cruelty-free? Tarte animal testing status and alternatives
Cruelty-free
Yes, Tarte is cruelty-free, and its animal testing status is confirmed by PETA. PETA lists Tarte Cosmetics as cruelty-free, which means Tarte has verified that neither its ingredients nor its finished products are tested on animals, by Tarte, its suppliers or third parties. Last verified on October 2, 2026.
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Fact sheet: Tarte
- Brand
- Tarte
- Cruelty-free status
- Cruelty-free
- Certifications
- PETA Global Animal Test-Free
- Parent company
- KOSÉ
- Sold in mainland China
- Not disclosed
- Vegan
- Some products
- Country of origin
- United States
- Price tier
- prestige
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Does Tarte test on animals?
No, Tarte does not test on animals, and a certifier confirms it. PETA lists Tarte Cosmetics as cruelty-free, which means Tarte has verified that neither its ingredients nor its finished products are tested on animals, by Tarte, its suppliers or third parties.
Is Tarte a vegan brand?
No, Tarte is not a vegan brand across its entire range, but some Tarte products are vegan. Tarte sells a vegan-friendly collection, and Ulta labels Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara as vegan.
What is Tarte’s parent company?
Tarte’s parent company is KOSÉ.
Which Tarte products are in our cruelty-free picks?
The Tarte products in our cruelty-free picks are listed below, each with its price, store and date.
- Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara is the pick for a vegan formula among our cruelty-free mascaras.
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer is the pick for oily skin among our cruelty-free concealers.
- Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation is the pick for prestige full coverage among our cruelty-free foundations.
How do you check whether Tarte is cruelty-free?
You check whether Tarte is cruelty-free by searching the brand on the Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International and PETA lists, because a brand’s own policy is an unregulated claim in the US. Cruelty-Free Check last verified Tarte on October 2, 2026.
- Tarte appears as cruelty-free on PETA's Ultimate Cruelty-Free List, which rests on a signed commitment from the brand and its suppliers.