The Best Non-Toxic Lip Gloss of 2026
All 17 lip gloss products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly 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 lip gloss non-toxic?
17 of the 17 lip gloss products we graded clear our screen and 0 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 lip gloss products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes, microplastics, formaldehyde. The highest graded here is Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly at 85 out of 100.
Quick picks
A second brand to consider
Well People Hydrolip GlossThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
85 Excellent
What to watch for in lip gloss
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 17 lip gloss 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 1 of these lip gloss products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 15 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 7 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 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
The safest lip gloss we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- Jelly base, pigments, oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Lip gloss with natural waxes and oils
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Oil oxidation and rancidity on prolonged storage
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Natural waxes, oils, and pigments (beeswax, jojoba oil, mineral mica)
- Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- Lip tint pigments, humectants, waxes, oils in cosmetic formulation
- 1,4-dioxane contamination
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- Pigments, waxes, oils, resins in lip gloss formulation
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
- Wax, oils, pigments, emollients in a cream lip product
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- Oil base (likely mineral or plant oils), wax, pigment, no known fluorinated coatings
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What the evidence says about PFAS in lip gloss
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 lip gloss that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk.
| # | Lip Gloss | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly | 85 | Excellent | Jelly base, pigments, oils | Fragrance allergens and irritants |
| 2 | Well People Hydrolip Gloss | 85 | Excellent | Lip gloss with natural waxes and oils | Oil oxidation and rancidity on prolonged storage |
| 3 | BURT'S BEES Lip Shimmer | 75 | Excellent | Natural waxes, oils, and pigments (beeswax, jojoba oil, mineral mica) | Fragrance allergens (essential oils) |
| 4 | Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss | 75 | Excellent | Lip tint pigments, humectants, waxes, oils in cosmetic formulation | 1,4-dioxane contamination |
| 5 | NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss | 75 | Excellent | Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments | Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components) |
| 6 | Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair Mini Glossy Lips Duo | 75 | Excellent | Pigments, waxes, oils, resins in lip gloss formulation | Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components |
| 7 | Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm | 75 | Excellent | Wax, oils, pigments, emollients in a cream lip product | Heavy metals |
| 8 | Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss | 75 | Excellent | Oil base (likely mineral or plant oils), wax, pigment, no known fluorinated coatings | Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients |
The verdict on lip gloss
Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly grades 85 out of 100, the highest here. It is jelly base, pigments, oils. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Well People Hydrolip Gloss instead if you want a second option at 85 out of 100, lip gloss with natural waxes and oils.
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 lip gloss we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 75BURT'S BEES Lip ShimmerExcellent
Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic HappikissExcellent
1,4-dioxane contamination
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip GlossExcellent
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
What we check on lip gloss
- Confirmed PFAS, PTFE or fluoropolymer content, which is the heaviest penalty we apply.
- Stain, water or grease resistant treatments, which usually mean fluorinated chemistry.
- Whether the brand discloses what is in the product, or stays silent behind a “clean” claim.
- Independent lab results and certifications where they exist.
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The lip gloss brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 3 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.
NYX Professional Makeup, Tower 28, Well People.
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 lip gloss
Is lip gloss PFAS free?
All 17 lip gloss products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of October 2026. The highest graded is Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly at 85 out of 100. The lowest graded is BURT'S BEES Lip Shimmer at 75 out of 100.
Is lip gloss non-toxic?
17 of the 17 lip gloss products we graded clear our screen and 0 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 lip gloss products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes, microplastics, formaldehyde. The highest graded here is Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly at 85 out of 100.
What is the safest lip gloss to buy?
On our grades, Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Well People Hydrolip Gloss 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 lip gloss grades best for PFAS?
Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly, at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is jelly base, pigments, oils. The runner up is Well People Hydrolip Gloss at 85.
Which lip gloss should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are BURT'S BEES Lip Shimmer at 75, Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss at 75, NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss at 75. The problem with the first is that the main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Which lip gloss brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 3 of the brands we scored in this category, including NYX Professional Makeup, Tower 28, Well People. 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 lip gloss?
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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