Does Charlotte Tilbury beauty primers & setting sprays have PFAS?
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We graded 8 Charlotte Tilbury beauty primers & setting sprays products, averaging Poor (41/100). 2 of them grade Good or better.
Charlotte Tilbury beauty primers & setting sprays worth buying Good or better, safest first
Charlotte Tilbury
Magic Hydrator Mist
water-based formula with glycerin and botanical extracts
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Charlotte Tilbury products typically list 'fragrance' as a blanket ingredient without…
Pesticide residue
Charlotte Tilbury does not disclose organic sourcing or pesticide testing protocols for…
Microbial contamination from spray mechanism
Spray mists are vulnerable to bacterial or fungal growth in the nozzle and internal…
Lower concern mist with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Mattify Blur Set Kit
cosmetic powders and pigments with silica/talc base
silica inhalation risk during airbrush application
This kit is specifically designed for airbrush use, which creates fine aerosolized silica…
microbial growth if moisture exposure occurs
Loose powders can absorb moisture from humid environments, creating conditions for…
Cosmetic powder with no known PFAS links.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray
liquid spray formula, waterproofing treatment unspecified
1,4-dioxane contamination
Setting sprays often contain emulsifiers and surfactants that can carry trace 1,4-dioxane…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals
This product is lightly fragranced according to reviews. Charlotte Tilbury does not break…
Inhalation risk from aerosolized particles
If this product is an aerosol spray, frequent or prolonged use in unventilated spaces…
Waterproof spray with unclear PFAS risk and no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Matte Setting Spray
spray formulation with water resistance properties
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Setting sprays typically contain fragrance compounds to mask solvent smell. Charlotte…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Aqueous spray formulations require preservatives to prevent microbial growth. Common…
Inhalation risk from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and aerosol propellants
High concern
Water-resistant spray setting product without PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo
Water-resistant cosmetic spray formulation
1,4-dioxane (solvent and processing contaminant)
Water-resistant cosmetic sprays may contain 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylation in…
Inhalation of aerosolized polymers and film-formers
Setting sprays rely on silicones, acrylates, or resinous polymers that form an occlusive…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Charlotte Tilbury products typically contain fragrance (parfum) listed as a single…
PFAS
Water-resistant or waterproof cosmetic sprays often contain fluorinated polymers…
No PFAS disclosure available; waterproof cosmetics pose moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Xl & Mini Duo Face Kit
liquid spray suspension, waterproofing agents unspecified
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Setting sprays typically contain fragrance compounds to mask preservatives and improve…
Preservative-induced contact dermatitis
Waterproofing formulas often rely on parabens or phenoxyethanol-class preservatives to…
Inhalation of fine mist particles and volatile organic compounds
Setting sprays are designed for spray application, creating fine aerosol particles that…
Undisclosed water-resistant polymer or silicone accumulation
The waterproofing claim implies synthetic polymers (likely silicone-based) or fluorinated…
Waterproof spray raising concern; no PFAS disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Matte & Mini Duo
liquid spray formulation with silicones and polymers
Fragrance allergens and fragrance-related contact dermatitis
Charlotte Tilbury setting sprays are lightly fragranced; full fragrance ingredients are…
Inhalation risk from VOC propellants and atomized particles
Spray formulations release volatile organic compounds (likely dimethyl ether or…
Silicone and polymer buildup on skin and in pores
Repeated use of silicone-based sprays without thorough cleansing can lead to accumulation…
Waterproof cosmetic spray with unclear PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Flawless Mini Setting Spray Kit
aqueous setting spray with waterproofing agents
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Aqueous sprays often contain ethoxylated surfactants or humectants that can harbor trace…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed)
The brand does not publish fragrance ingredient breakdowns. Setting sprays often contain…
Inhalation risk from spray propellant and atomized particles
Aerosol sprays deliver fine particles and propellant vapor to respiratory tract. Repeated…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Aqueous cosmetics require antimicrobial preservation. While formaldehyde releasers are…
Limited ingredient transparency; waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Better beauty primers & setting sprays from other brands
Graded higher than the Charlotte Tilbury average of 41.
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer
Silicone, glycerin, water, pigments
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Skin sensitization from colorants or preservatives
Limited concern
Low-medium risk liquid primer without identified PFAS concerns.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher
silicones, talc, pigments, waxes
Talc inhalation risk
Limited concern
Lower concern with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting
pigments, polymers, silicones in powder/cream cosmetic
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation (if formulation includes cyclic siloxanes)
Limited concern
Polymer film integrity and bacterial growth
Limited concern
Lower concern powder cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Charlotte Tilbury product we grade on the Charlotte Tilbury brand page, or the full beauty primers & setting sprays ranking.