Does CoverGirl waterproof mascara have PFAS?
CoverGirl waterproof mascara averages 39 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 CoverGirl waterproof mascara products graded as of October 2026, above the 30 out of 100 median for the 18 other waterproof mascara brands graded alongside it.
CoverGirl waterproof mascara averages Poor on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold. That is above 83% of the waterproof mascara 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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Which CoverGirl waterproof mascara contains 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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- 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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- 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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Graded higher than the CoverGirl average of 39.
- Wax, pigments, natural oils (typical mascara base)
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- pigments, waxes, polymers (unspecified)
- Lead
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- pigments, waxes, film-formers in liquid mascara
- Heavy metals
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonThe same question, asked of the other waterproof mascara brands
Best average grade first. CoverGirl averages 39.
See every CoverGirl product we grade on the CoverGirl brand page, or the full waterproof mascara ranking.