The Best Non-Toxic Concealer of 2026
16 of the 17 concealer products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 94.1% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C at 85 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Is concealer non-toxic?
16 of the 17 concealer products we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on concealer products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes, formaldehyde, talc. The highest graded here is Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C at 85 out of 100.
Quick picks
Best overall
Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin CHighest PFAS grade in the category
85 Excellent
A second brand to consider
Tower 28 Swipe Serum ConcealerThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
85 Excellent
Why Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 55 points between the top and the bottom of this concealer ranking come from.
The winner
Made of liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- +10Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
15risk points in total, which is a grade of 85
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 2 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of liquid concealer with silicones and polymers; formula claims 24HR wear/waterproofing.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
70risk points, a grade of 30
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in concealer
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 17 concealer products in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Found on 2 of these concealer products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 13 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- 1,4-dioxane
A contaminant created during manufacturing rather than added, so it never appears on an ingredient list.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 4 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Artificial dyes
Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 4 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
The safest concealer we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Liquid concealer with pigments and binders
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- pigments, silicone, glycerin in liquid/cream base
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance compounds
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- liquid foundation/concealer, silicone-based emulsion with pigments
- 1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- Emulsion base with talc, silicates, and pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc inhalation risk
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- water/silicone-based liquid formula, polymers, waxes
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (solvent/byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
Maybelline Fit Me
Liquid Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free, Dermatologist Tested Concealer - Café 50 - 0.23 fl oz, Buildable Coverage for Face with Finish
75ExcellentPFAS grade- Liquid emulsion (water, silicones, pigments, polymers)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- pigments, waxes, oils, polymers (standard cosmetic emollients)
- Fragrance allergens and irritants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What the evidence says about PFAS in concealer
A 2021 University of Notre Dame study screened more than 200 cosmetics and found high fluorine, an indicator of PFAS use, in 56 percent of foundations and eye products, 48 percent of lip products and 47 percent of mascaras, and only one of the 29 products found to contain specific PFAS listed them on the label. The US FDA reported in December 2025 that eye shadows, leave-on face products, eyeliners, face powders and foundations make up about 56 percent of PFAS-containing cosmetics, and that toxicological data for most of the PFAS it evaluated are incomplete. Vermont has banned cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS since January 2026, and Oregon’s ban starts in January 2027.
- StudyA University of Notre Dame study screened more than 200 cosmetics and found high fluorine, an indicator of PFAS use, in 56 percent of foundations and eye products, 48 percent of lip products and 47 percent of mascaras. University of Notre Dame ↗
- StudyIn the same study, 29 high-fluorine products tested further contained between four and 13 specific PFAS, and only one of them listed PFAS as an ingredient on its label. University of Notre Dame ↗
- Government sourceThe FDA’s December 2025 report says PFAS-containing products were 0.41 percent of cosmetics registered as of August 2024, and that eye shadows, leave-on face and neck products, eyeliners, face powders and foundations make up about 56 percent of them. US FDA report ↗
- Government sourceThe FDA evaluated the 25 most frequently used PFAS in cosmetics, about 96 percent of those intentionally added, and found toxicological data for most of them incomplete or unavailable. US FDA ↗
- Regulatory filingVermont’s attorney general says state law has barred selling cosmetic products with intentionally added PFAS in any amount since January 1, 2026. Vermont Office of the Attorney General ↗
- Regulatory filingOregon’s SB 546 bars manufacturers from knowingly selling cosmetics with intentionally added PFAS above the practical quantification limit, from January 1, 2027. Oregon Legislature ↗
Sources checked September 15, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
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Every concealer that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 4 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Concealer | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C | 85 | Excellent | liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base | Fragrance allergens and sensitizers |
| 2 | Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer | 85 | Excellent | Liquid concealer with pigments and binders | Formaldehyde / VOCs |
| 3 | MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour Corrector | 75 | Excellent | pigments, silicone, glycerin in liquid/cream base | Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance compounds |
| 4 | MAC Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer | 75 | Excellent | liquid foundation/concealer, silicone-based emulsion with pigments | 1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant) |
| 5 | Maybelline Fit Me Concealer | 75 | Excellent | Emulsion base with talc, silicates, and pigments | Talc inhalation risk |
| 6 | Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Concealer Makeup | 75 | Excellent | water/silicone-based liquid formula, polymers, waxes | 1,4-dioxane (solvent/byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients) |
| 7 | Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free, Dermatologist Tested Concealer - Café 50 - 0.23 fl oz, Buildable Coverage for Face with Finish | 75 | Excellent | Liquid emulsion (water, silicones, pigments, polymers) | Heavy metals |
| 8 | NARS Conceal & Blend 4-Piece Makeup Set | 75 | Excellent | pigments, waxes, oils, polymers (standard cosmetic emollients) | Fragrance allergens and irritants |
The verdict on concealer
Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C grades 85 out of 100, the highest here. It is liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer instead if you want a second option at 85 out of 100, liquid concealer with pigments and binders.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The concealer we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 30MAC Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift ConcealerPoor
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in surfactants/emulsifiers)
- 75MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour CorrectorExcellent
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance compounds
- 75MAC Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles ConcealerExcellent
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
What we check on concealer
- Heavy metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. FDA
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
- Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The concealer brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 4 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Ilia Beauty, Maybelline Fit Me, RMS Beauty, Tower 28.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in concealer
Is concealer PFAS free?
16 of the 17 concealer products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 94.1% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C at 85 out of 100. The lowest graded is MAC Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer at 30 out of 100.
Is concealer non-toxic?
16 of the 17 concealer products we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on concealer products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes, formaldehyde, talc. The highest graded here is Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C at 85 out of 100.
What is the safest concealer to buy?
On our grades, Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer at 85. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which concealer grades best for PFAS?
Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C, at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base. The runner up is Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer at 85.
Which concealer should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are MAC Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer at 30, MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour Corrector at 75, MAC Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer at 75. The problem with the first is that waterproof cosmetics warrant caution; MAC makes no public PFAS disclosure.
How can you tell if concealer contains PFAS?
In this category we check for heavy metals, lead, endocrine disruptors, parabens. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which concealer brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 4 of the brands we scored in this category, including Ilia Beauty, Maybelline Fit Me, RMS Beauty, Tower 28. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test concealer?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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