Cruelty-free, but its owner isn't.
PETA certified cruelty-free, owned by Kosé Corporation. Tarte itself does not sell in mainland China.
Does Tarte Cosmetics test on animals?
Not itself, but its owner does. Tarte Cosmetics is listed as cruelty-free, but Kosé Corporation tests on animals or sells where the law requires it.
- Vegan
- not yet confirmed
- Owner
- Kosé Corporation
who owns who
kinder swaps
sources
Cruelty-free
PETA: lists Tarte Cosmetics as cruelty-free (listed as "Tarte Cosmetics (Kose)") · Kosé Corporation: its own animal testing policy
Owner
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where to look in the UK
Search for Tarte Cosmetics at: Boots · Superdrug · Sephora UK
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Last updated 9 September 2026, checked against the source directory that day. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.