tarte gives back

“Giving back has always been a big part of our DNA since day 1 at tarte, either through female empowerment with scholarships for young women, animal rescue, environmental conservancy, or giving back to teachers. I believe that we all rise together when we lift each other up.” - Maureen Kelly

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Two logos, heart to tarte and World Central Kitchen, are separated by an x on a light purple background with faint heart patterns.

100% net proceeds*

100% net proceeds of all tarte.com orders from 7/7/25-7/13/25 was donated to World Central Kitchen to provide fresh meals & emergency support to those affected by the devastating floods.

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$4M in-kind donations

Giving back is at the heart of everything we do & we work hard each year to help where we can. In 2024 we gave $4M & are continuing our mission to contribute to people in need this year.

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$1M to natural disaster relief

Our hearts are with those affected by the natural disasters in California & the Carolinas. Thank you to all the firefighters, rescue teams & 1st responders for their tireless support & dedication.

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#stormoflove TikTok Live

In 2024, we donated $100K from tarte.com & TikTok Live orders & our founder & CEO gave $150K. This $250K helped World Central Kitchen support those impacted by Hurricanes Helene & Milton!

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global kindness tour

In honor of our 25th anniversary, we celebrated with a 25-city global kindness tour with activations to give back to the communities that have helped make tarte what it is today. 

Two logos, heart to tarte and World Central Kitchen, are separated by an x on a light purple background with faint heart patterns.

100% net proceeds*

100% net proceeds of all tarte.com orders from 7/7/25-7/13/25 was donated to World Central Kitchen to provide fresh meals & emergency support to those affected by the devastating floods.

A person stands with arms raised on a sandy ground before a white wall featuring large purple text: tarte top kindness 199. The sky above is partly cloudy.

$4M in-kind donations

Giving back is at the heart of everything we do & we work hard each year to help where we can. In 2024 we gave $4M & are continuing our mission to contribute to people in need this year.

Two people stand smiling, holding a large check for $10,000 payable to the LA Fire Department for CA Wildfire Relief. They're outdoors near palm trees, wooden steps, and a building. trippinwithtarte

$1M to natural disaster relief

Our hearts are with those affected by the natural disasters in California & the Carolinas. Thank you to all the firefighters, rescue teams & 1st responders for their tireless support & dedication.

Purple and blue watercolor hearts form a large heart shape, accompanied by the text STORMOFLOVE on a white background.

#stormoflove TikTok Live

In 2024, we donated $100K from tarte.com & TikTok Live orders & our founder & CEO gave $150K. This $250K helped World Central Kitchen support those impacted by Hurricanes Helene & Milton!

A group of people gathered, smiling and posing outdoors. One holds a bouquet of pink and purple flowers. Others are wearing casual clothing, standing near a brick building entrance.

global kindness tour

In honor of our 25th anniversary, we celebrated with a 25-city global kindness tour with activations to give back to the communities that have helped make tarte what it is today. 

Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
Two overlapping hearts, one pink and one purple, appear to the left of the text heart to tarte in stylized purple font on a white background.Text shape YOUR FUTURE™ appears in a combination of cursive and uppercase lettering, with a white background.The purple logo features large letters U with stylized script reading tartelette over it. Above, text states WELCOME TO in an arc.Heart-shaped arrangement of watercolor hearts in shades of purple and blue; text STORMOFLOVE written diagonally across in purple.The image shows purple text spelling tarte teachers against a transparent background, suggesting a brand or program name.
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tarte loves teachers

At tarte, we’re all about supporting teachers! We've cleared 2K+ wishlists, donated 10K+ products & Maureen Kelly even chipped in $50K to keep the love going. Plus, teachers get 40% off all year long.

A variety of products, including granola, dog treats, beverages, skincare items, and confectionery, are arranged on a partially completed jigsaw puzzle depicting a woman with flowers, highlighting diverse lifestyles.

$450K in small biz awards

With $150K awarded to female entrepreneurs in 2023 & $300K awarded to Black-female owned businesses in 2024, we helped them grow & thrive.

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tarte™ labs

Our creative hub where entrepreneurs & creators can level up! We're serving business resources, office spaces to create content, mentorship, expert talks, tech support & handy tarte templates like media kits & business plans. Bonus: the winners of our small business awards will be the very first to join the tarte labs fam!

Intersecting pink and purple hearts form a logo beside stylized text reading heart to tarte, set against a plain white background.

heart to tarte™

Giving back to the organizations close to our hearts just got a lot easier. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to causes important to us: female empowerment, anti-bullying, equality, animal rescue & environmental conservancy.

Logos of three organizations: World Central Kitchen with a colorful pan graphic, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation with an emblem and bold text, and World Animal Protection with a circular design.

shop for good

1% of your order donated* to your charity of choice with no extra cost to you.

Two women smiling outdoors, one holding a bowl of halved passion fruits. They're on a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.

all–female cooperative

We helped fund an all-female co-op in the Amazon, to sustainably source maracuja oil & provide local women with resources, skills & training to succeed in business.

Two people hold a giant check for $30,000 made out to Potcake Place K9 Rescue from Tarte Cosmetics, standing on a sunlit path with palm trees. One holds a black puppy.

cruelty free since day 1

Since our beginnings in 1999, being a cruelty-free brand has remained at the core of our values. We’re all about spreading love to our furry friends, & donate to countless animal shelters, providing support & care all year long.

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tartelette™ u

Our tartelette U mentorship program is packed with beauty-loving college students who receive insider access to the powerhouse tarte leadership team for 1:1 mentorship, new product launches & more!

Seven people stand smiling together, holding drinks and bags, in a brightly lit indoor space with decorative tables. Text on the wall reads: 94% of public school teachers spend money stocking their classrooms with no reimbursement.

tarte loves teachers

At tarte, we’re all about supporting teachers! We've cleared 2K+ wishlists, donated 10K+ products & Maureen Kelly even chipped in $50K to keep the love going. Plus, teachers get 40% off all year long.

A variety of products, including granola, dog treats, beverages, skincare items, and confectionery, are arranged on a partially completed jigsaw puzzle depicting a woman with flowers, highlighting diverse lifestyles.

$450K in small biz awards

With $150K awarded to female entrepreneurs in 2023 & $300K awarded to Black-female owned businesses in 2024, we helped them grow & thrive.

A group of people posing cheerfully with balloons in a festive indoor setting; behind them, a DJ stands at a booth with shiny purple decorations.

tarte™ labs

Our creative hub where entrepreneurs & creators can level up! We're serving business resources, office spaces to create content, mentorship, expert talks, tech support & handy tarte templates like media kits & business plans. Bonus: the winners of our small business awards will be the very first to join the tarte labs fam!

Intersecting pink and purple hearts form a logo beside stylized text reading heart to tarte, set against a plain white background.

heart to tarte™

Giving back to the organizations close to our hearts just got a lot easier. Our 501(c)(3) non-profit is dedicated to causes important to us: female empowerment, anti-bullying, equality, animal rescue & environmental conservancy.

Logos of three organizations: World Central Kitchen with a colorful pan graphic, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation with an emblem and bold text, and World Animal Protection with a circular design.

shop for good

1% of your order donated* to your charity of choice with no extra cost to you.

Two women smiling outdoors, one holding a bowl of halved passion fruits. They're on a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.

all–female cooperative

We helped fund an all-female co-op in the Amazon, to sustainably source maracuja oil & provide local women with resources, skills & training to succeed in business.

Two people hold a giant check for $30,000 made out to Potcake Place K9 Rescue from Tarte Cosmetics, standing on a sunlit path with palm trees. One holds a black puppy.

cruelty free since day 1

Since our beginnings in 1999, being a cruelty-free brand has remained at the core of our values. We’re all about spreading love to our furry friends, & donate to countless animal shelters, providing support & care all year long.

Four people stand together smiling, dressed in semi-formal attire, at an indoor event featuring a Tarte Cosmetics booth. The setting includes decorative elements.

tartelette™ u

Our tartelette U mentorship program is packed with beauty-loving college students who receive insider access to the powerhouse tarte leadership team for 1:1 mentorship, new product launches & more!

customers = heart of tarte

$5.5M+

in-kind donations*

172

small businesses supported

54

customers invited #trippinwithtarte

100%

net proceeds donated to creators' charity of choice*

650+

customer giveaway winners

36+

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*during specific time period in 2024