Does CoverGirl foundation & primer have PFAS?
CoverGirl foundation & primer averages 64 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 CoverGirl foundation & primer products graded as of October 2026, below the 68 out of 100 median for the 24 other foundation & primer brands graded alongside it.
CoverGirl foundation & primer averages Good on our four-band scale. 3 of the 4 we graded are worth buying. That is above 29% of the foundation & primer brands we grade.
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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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
CoverGirl foundation & primer worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- 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.
- 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 foundation & primer contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- 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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Graded higher than the CoverGirl average of 64.
- 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
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The same question, asked of the other foundation & primer brands
Best average grade first. CoverGirl averages 64.
See every CoverGirl product we grade on the CoverGirl brand page, or the full foundation & primer ranking.