maracuja oil

tarte maracuja oil is the brand's cornerstone face oil, cold-pressed from passion fruit seeds. It sinks in quickly rather than sitting on top, and tarte positions it as a vegan multitasker that works across skin types — including oily and blemish-prone skin — without a greasy afterfeel.

Skin types	Normal, dry, combination and oily
Targets	Dryness, dullness, uneven texture
Texture	Oil — fast-absorbing, not greasy
Hero ingredient	Cold-pressed maracuja seed oil, naturally carrying vitamin C and essential fatty acids
Good to know	Vegan · usable morning and night · mixes into other products

What it actually does

• Nourishes without the slick. tarte's claim is that it balances and feeds every skin type, oily and breakout-prone included, while absorbing quickly.
• Brings back radiance. The cold-pressing keeps the fruit's natural vitamin C intact, which is what the brand credits for the boost in glow.
• Works on firmness, brightness and smoothness. Those are the three things tarte names when describing what the oil promotes in the look of skin.
• Softens the look of texture. Positioned by the brand against dryness, dullness and unevenness rather than as an acne or pigmentation treatment.
• Doubles as a makeup ingredient. A drop or two stirred into foundation turns a flat base dewy.
• Vegan formula. Derived from maracuja seeds, with no animal-sourced ingredients.

Tested results

In a consumer perception study run by tarte on maracuja oil, participants self-reported the following:

• 96% noticed their skin had improved overall
• 94% felt their skin texture was better
• 94% described their skin as renewed and rejuvenated
• 91% noticed fewer fine lines and wrinkles

Figures reported by tarte from a consumer perception study. These are participants' own impressions, not clinical measurements — individual results will vary.

How to use

1. Start with clean, dry skin.
2. Press two or three drops over the face and down the neck.
3. Or, instead of applying it neat, stir one to two drops through your moisturiser or liquid foundation for extra hydration and a dewier finish.
4. Use it as part of your routine morning, evening, or both — tarte frames it as a daily skincare and makeup product.

Tip from the brand: once the bottle is open it tends to migrate everywhere — rough cuticles, dry elbows, the ends of your hair. Any patch that needs a little moisture is fair game.

Is it right for you?

Questions

My skin is oily — will this make it worse?

tarte lists oily skin among the types it suits and says the oil balances and nourishes even oily, blemish-prone skin without a greasy feel. Start with two drops at night and see how your skin responds before adding it to your morning routine.

Where does it go in my routine?

On clean, dry skin. You can press it on as its own step, or blend a drop or two into your moisturiser. If you layer it neat, oils generally go after water-based serums.

Can I wear it under makeup?

Yes — tarte suggests mixing it directly into liquid foundation. Give it a minute to settle if you're applying it before base rather than into it.

Is it vegan?

Yes. tarte describes it as a vegan oil pressed from maracuja seeds.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. You can pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallets — there is no cash on delivery. Returns are accepted for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, and refunds are issued to the original payment method within 15–30 days.