Do Drunk Elephant cosmetics have PFAS?
Drunk Elephant cosmetics average 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Drunk Elephant cosmetics graded as of November 2026, above the 70 out of 100 median for the 17 other cosmetics brands graded alongside it.
Drunk Elephant cosmetics average Excellent on our four-band scale. 7 of the 7 we graded are worth buying. That is above 79% of the cosmetics 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
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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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.
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- 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.
Drunk Elephant cosmetics worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- water, glycerin, amino acids, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microbial contamination in water-based formula. All water-glycerin serums carry inherent risk of microbial…
- aqueous serum, typically water and glycerin base with amino acids and botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed botanical extracts and fragrance components). Drunk Elephant does not…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, glycerin, vitamin C, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane as preservative byproduct. Water-based formulations with ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., certain…
- water, glycerin, vitamin C, botanical extracts
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. No independent lab testing for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in this serum is on public record.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- aqueous serum with glycolic acid, plant extracts, humectants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Product contains fragrance derived from plant extracts (raspberry ketones, naturals).…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- emulsion serum and pigment dispersion
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Product lists 'fragrance' but does not itemize specific…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- water, peptides, lactic acid, preservatives, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Preservative-related contact dermatitis and sensitization. Cosmetic preservatives (likely including…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Graded higher than the Drunk Elephant average of 75.
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
The same question, asked of the other cosmetics brands
Best average grade first. Drunk Elephant averages 75.
See every Drunk Elephant product we grade on the Drunk Elephant brand page, or the full cosmetics ranking.