The Best Non-Toxic Makeup of 2026
39 of the 108 makeup products PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 36.1% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 69 that pass. The highest graded is L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum at 75 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 makeup non-toxic?
69 of the 108 makeup products we graded clear our screen and 39 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 makeup products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, VOCs and off-gassing, talc, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes. The highest graded here is L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum at 75 out of 100.
Quick picks
Best overall
L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted SerumHighest PFAS grade in the category
75 Excellent
A second brand to consider
Anastasia Beverly Hills - 86 ProductsThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
75 Excellent
Why L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic 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 2 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this makeup ranking come from.
The winner
Made of water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients.
- +20Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
25risk points in total, which is a grade of 75
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. The winner earns -10 points for Base material not linked to PFAS. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of water-based emulsion conditioner spray.
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
35risk points, a grade of 65
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 foundation with silicone base, waterproof polymers.
- +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 makeup
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 108 makeup 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 23 of these makeup products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 72 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Found on 3 of these makeup products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 10 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- 1,4-dioxane
A contaminant created during manufacturing rather than added, so it never appears on an ingredient list.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 41 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 34 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
The safest makeup we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination from emulsifiers
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- pigments, oils, waxes, polymers (standard cosmetic formulations)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances
- 3
- pigments, waxes, oils, talc, mica
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
- 4
- waxes, oils, pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- mineral powder, mica, iron oxides
- Talc contamination or inhalation risk
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- mineral powder, mica, pigments
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
Bare Minerals
bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20
75ExcellentPFAS grade- mineral pigments, silicones, glycerin, water
- 1,4-dioxane in trace form
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- Water-based liquid foundation with mineral pigments
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What the evidence says about PFAS in makeup
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Every makeup that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 4 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Makeup | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum | 75 | Excellent | water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients | 1,4-dioxane contamination from emulsifiers |
| 2 | Anastasia Beverly Hills - 86 Products | 75 | Excellent | pigments, oils, waxes, polymers (standard cosmetic formulations) | Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances |
| 3 | Anastasia Beverly Hills Beauty Makeup | 75 | Excellent | pigments, waxes, oils, talc, mica | Fragrance allergens |
| 4 | Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade | 75 | Excellent | waxes, oils, pigments | Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components |
| 5 | Bare Minerals bareMinerals Barepro 24HR Skin Perfecting Powder Foundation | 75 | Excellent | mineral powder, mica, iron oxides | Talc contamination or inhalation risk |
| 6 | Bare Minerals Bareminerals Matte Foundation Broad Spectrum Spf15 | 75 | Excellent | mineral powder, mica, pigments | Heavy metals |
| 7 | Bare Minerals bareMinerals Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 | 75 | Excellent | mineral pigments, silicones, glycerin, water | 1,4-dioxane in trace form |
| 8 | Chanel Les Beiges Eau de Teint | 75 | Excellent | Water-based liquid foundation with mineral pigments | Heavy metals |
The verdict on makeup
L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum grades 75 out of 100, the highest here. It is water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Anastasia Beverly Hills - 86 Products instead if you want a second option at 75 out of 100, pigments, oils, waxes, polymers (standard cosmetic formulations).
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 makeup we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 30Poor
- 30Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place FoundationPoor
Fragrance and fragrance allergens
- 30Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup - 1.0 oz / 30 ml / TanPoor
Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
What we check on makeup
- 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 makeup brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 15 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.
Anastasia, Anastasia Beverly Hills, CoverGirl, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Elizabeth Arden, Guerlain, Ilia Beauty, L'Oreal, L'Oréal, Lancôme, Rare Beauty.
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 makeup
Is makeup PFAS free?
39 of the 108 makeup products PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 36.1% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 69 that pass. The highest graded is L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum at 75 out of 100. The lowest graded is Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Longwear Matte Foundation at 30 out of 100.
Is makeup non-toxic?
69 of the 108 makeup products we graded clear our screen and 39 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 makeup products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, VOCs and off-gassing, talc, 1,4-dioxane, artificial dyes. The highest graded here is L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum at 75 out of 100.
What is the safest makeup to buy?
On our grades, L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Anastasia Beverly Hills - 86 Products at 75. 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 makeup grades best for PFAS?
L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris True Match Hyaluronic Tinted Serum, at 75 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients. The runner up is Anastasia Beverly Hills - 86 Products at 75.
Which makeup should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Longwear Matte Foundation at 30, Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Foundation at 30, Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup - 1.0 oz / 30 ml / Tan at 30. The problem with the first is that waterproof cosmetic foundation; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
How can you tell if makeup 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 makeup brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 15 of the brands we scored in this category, including Anastasia, Anastasia Beverly Hills, CoverGirl, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, Elizabeth Arden. 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 makeup?
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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