75Excellent

EOS Review, Is EOS Non-Toxic?

Across 10 graded products, EOS averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

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.

Does EOS have PFAS, by category

Worth buying from EOS Good or better, best-graded first

Eos Shave Cream

EOS

Shave Cream

Water-based cream emulsion

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
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Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

EOS uses fragrance blends labeled only as 'fragrance' without individual component…

70
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1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)

Water-based creams that use ethoxylated emulsifiers may harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a…

70
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Preservative-related sensitization

Shave creams require broad-spectrum preservatives; water-based formulations are…

70
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Skin irritation from pH imbalance or surfactant excess

Water-based shave creams rely on mild surfactants and emulsifiers to maintain stability…

70

Low-medium risk; shave cream is an unlikely PFAS vector.

Starting grade for this product type

EOS Sensitive Skin Shave Cream

EOS

Sensitive Skin Shave Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
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Fragrance allergens and irritants

Although labeled 'Sensitive Skin,' the product contains fragrance components not fully…

70

Skin irritation from emulsifier breakdown

Cetyl alcohol and stearic acid are stable at room temperature, but degradation…

70
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Microbial contamination from improper use

Water-based creams support bacterial growth if the tube cap is left open, the product is…

70

Low-medium risk; no known PFAS drivers in formulation.

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eos Strawberry Dream Cashmere Lip Butter

EOS

Strawberry Dream Cashmere Lip Butter

wax, oils, and cashmere fiber blend (lip butter base)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization

The 'Strawberry Dream' variant contains fragrance compounds; synthetic fragrance blends…

70
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BPA & bisphenols

EOS lip balms typically ship in plastic containers; if packaging is low-grade PVC or PET…

70

Lower concern for lip butter formulations, no red flags identified.

Starting grade for this product type

EOS 100% Super Soft Natural Lip Balm

EOS

100% Super Soft Natural Lip Balm

Wax blend and natural oils (beeswax, shea butter, jojoba oil)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens (unspecified blend)

EOS does not disclose specific fragrance components; the product contains fragrance that…

70
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Rancidity and oxidation of plant oils

Shea butter and jojoba oil are prone to oxidative rancidity if exposed to heat, light, or…

70

Lower concern for natural wax and oil lip balm, but brand offers no transparency.

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eos 24H Moisture Super Balm

EOS

24H Moisture Super Balm

Wax, oils, and emollients (typical lip balm base)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
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Fragrance allergens (unlisted fragrance components)

EOS balms contain fragrance blends not fully itemized in public ingredient disclosures.…

70
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Preservative or antioxidant sensitivity

Wax-oil balms require preservatives or antioxidants (e.g., tocopherols, BHT, or parabens)…

70
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Labeling accuracy and ingredient sourcing opacity

EOS has faced periodic scrutiny in beauty forums regarding ingredient consistency and…

45

Lower PFAS concern for typical lip balm, but brand does not disclose ingredients.

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eos Smooth 'n Sweet Lip Butter Bundle

EOS

Smooth 'n Sweet Lip Butter Bundle

Wax and oil emulsion lip balm

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

EOS lip balms typically include fragrance and flavor compounds to deliver the 'Sweet'…

70

Rancidity of lipid components over time

Wax-oil emulsions are susceptible to oxidative degradation and microbial growth if…

70

Lower concern for lip balm formulation, but brand offers no transparency.

Starting grade for this product type

EOS 24hr Moisture Strawberry Sorbet Lip Gloss/Balms X 2

EOS

24hr Moisture Strawberry Sorbet Lip Gloss/Balms X 2

wax, oils, emollients, colorants (typical lip balm)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade71Good
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Fragrance allergens

Strawberry sorbet variant includes fragrance and flavoring agents. Individuals with…

70

Lower concern for standard lip balm without known PFAS triggers.

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eos Raspberry Rosé & Tangerine Spritz Lip Balm

EOS

Raspberry Rosé & Tangerine Spritz Lip Balm

Wax blend and natural oils (typical EOS lip balm base)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens and flavor irritants

Raspberry and tangerine fragrance compounds, along with flavoring agents, can trigger…

70
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Skin irritation or contact sensitization from additives

Essential oils or flavor compounds in the fruity variant may irritate sensitive or…

70

Lower concern for standard wax and oil lip balm, but brand provides no explicit disclosure.

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eos Moisture Super Balm

EOS

Moisture Super Balm

Lip balm base (beeswax, shea butter, oils, waxes)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade71Good
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Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers

EOS Moisture Super Balm contains fragrance compounds; individuals with sensitive skin or…

70

Lower concern; lip balm without waterproofing claims, but EOS discloses no PFAS testing.

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Eos Salted Caramel Tinted Lip Gloss - Warm Brown

EOS

Salted Caramel Tinted Lip Gloss - Warm Brown

Lip gloss (wax, oil, pigment base, typical cosmetic formulation)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens (salted caramel flavoring)

The 'Salted Caramel' scent/flavor may contain natural fragrance oils or vanillin…

70

Wax and oil rancidity/oxidative degradation

Jojoba, coconut, or other plant oils in the base can oxidize over time or if stored in…

70

Lower concern for typical lip gloss, but no brand disclosure to verify.

Starting grade for this product type

EOS and PFAS, common questions

Does EOS have PFAS?
We graded 10 EOS products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 10 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is EOS non-toxic?
Eos Shave Cream is the highest-graded EOS 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 EOS products are lower concern for PFAS?
The highest-graded EOS products we have scored are Eos Shave Cream, EOS Sensitive Skin Shave Cream, eos Strawberry Dream Cashmere Lip Butter. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.

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