CoverGirl Review, Is CoverGirl Non-Toxic?
CoverGirl averages 52 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 CoverGirl products graded as of October 2026, and 9 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
CoverGirl grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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Does CoverGirl have PFAS, by category
Which CoverGirl products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Water-based liquid foundation, pigments, glycerin, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based liquid formulas require preservative systems; preservatives like…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid foundation with mineral and synthetic pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents. CoverGirl Clean Invisible Foundation contains…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic bases
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Covergirl does not disclose preservative systems on product labels. Formaldehyde…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, pigments, oils, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Matte lipsticks often use preservative systems to prevent microbial growth in the wax…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Water, glycerin, silicones, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed component). Ingredient list typically shows 'fragrance' or 'parfum' as a…
- silicones, glycerin, water-based emulsion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Water-based emulsions require preservatives; CoverGirl does not specify whether this…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid pigments, talc, silicones
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Lead. Iron oxides, mica, and synthetic colorants in liquid foundations can contain trace metals within…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water-based liquid pigments, glycerin, silicones
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-Dioxane contamination, 1,4-dioxane can be an unintended byproduct of ethoxylation in emulsifier…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- silicones, glycerin, water, pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance and fragrance allergens. TruBlend Skin Enhancer Primer ingredient lists vary by retailer; some…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which CoverGirl products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- water-based formula with typical mascara polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Covergirl does not publish fragrance disclosure beyond the standard ingredient list. If…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- waterproof liquid makeup (polymeric film-forming agents)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Long-wear liquid foundations typically use imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin, or…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Long-wear lip color with waterproofing and film-forming polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization. CoverGirl Outlast formulas typically include fragrance compounds for…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- proprietary long-wear film coating on lip pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvents and film-forming agents. Long-wear formulas require VOC…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid pigment with waterproof film-forming polymers
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Waterproof cosmetic polymers frequently use PFAS to achieve water resistance; CoverGirl has not…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- pigments, waxes, oils, waterproof resin coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance chemicals. Outlast Longwear contains fragrance (listed in…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wax, polymer film, waterproofing agent unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Brand does not confirm or deny PFAS use. Waterproof mascaras frequently rely on fluorochemical water…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- long-wear liquid pigment and film-forming resins with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Liquid lip formulas rely on iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and synthetic lakes for color.…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone, glycerin, polymers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Product formulation typically includes fragrance compounds not listed…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wax and polymer film-forming ingredients, waterproof treatment unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Undisclosed waterproofing chemistry (fluorinated vs. silicone polymers). Covergirl has not disclosed whether…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Proprietary waterproof mascara formulation with undisclosed coating or treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (cosmetic impurity). Waterproof mascara formulations that use ethoxylated emulsifiers or…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Wax, oils, pigments, beeswax base
- Fragrance allergens (essential oils, fragrance compounds)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, oils, pigments, and traditional cosmetic binders
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- pigments, waxes, oils in lipstick base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 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.
- pigments, oils, waxes, polymers (standard cosmetic formulations)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances
- pigments, waxes, oils, talc, mica
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
- mineral powder, silicones, mica
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergen sensitization
- mineral powder, silica, mica, talc
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Talc inhalation
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral pigments, glycerin, plant extracts, silicones
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
CoverGirl and PFAS, common questions
- Does CoverGirl have PFAS?
- CoverGirl averages 52 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 20 CoverGirl products graded as of October 2026, and 9 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is CoverGirl non-toxic?
- Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation is the highest-graded CoverGirl product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which CoverGirl products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded CoverGirl products we have scored are Covergirl Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation, CoverGirl Clean Invisible Foundation, Covergirl Continuous Color Lipstick. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which CoverGirl products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded CoverGirl products we have scored are CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara Very Black, Covergirl Professional 3-in-1 Waterproof Mascara, CoverGirl Outlast All Day Primer. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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