Does Estée Lauder blush have PFAS?
Estée Lauder blush averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Estée Lauder blush products graded as of October 2026, below the 85 out of 100 median for the 7 other blush brands graded alongside it.
Estée Lauder blush averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 8 of the 8 we graded are worth buying. That is above 21% of the blush 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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What Estée Lauder says and does about PFAS
We found no PFAS policy published by Estée Lauder. In 2022 the Center for Environmental Health announced a court-enforceable settlement under which Estée Lauder and its subsidiaries will not use intentionally added PFOA, or fluorinated ingredients known to break down into it, in cosmetics such as foundations and concealers, noting Estée Lauder had said it reformulated away from PFOA the year before. That covers PFOA, not every PFAS, and Ulta’s ingredient list for one Estée Lauder waterproof mascara includes PTFE.
- Legal caseThe Center for Environmental Health announced in March 2022 a legally binding, court-enforceable agreement with Estée Lauder and its subsidiaries covering intentionally added PFOA and fluorinated ingredients known to degrade to PFOA. Center for Environmental Health (archived page) ↗
- Brand statementThe same release says Estée Lauder had said it reformulated away from PFOA the previous year. Center for Environmental Health (archived page) ↗
- MaterialsUlta’s ingredient list for Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara includes PTFE. Ulta Beauty ↗
Sources checked September 14, 2026. A brand statement is the company’s own claim, which we report but have not verified. Our grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests.
Estée Lauder blush worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- Powder blush with standard pigments and binders
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Estée Lauder
Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in 430 Rose Exposed 0.25 oz, Radiant Powder Cheek Color for Normal Skin
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- Pigments, waxes, talc, binders (typical blush formulation)
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Pressed powder blush, pigments & binders
- Talc contamination (asbestos risk). Talc suppliers occasionally contain asbestos fibers if sourced from…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Powder blush (talc or mica base with pigments)
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4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Estée Lauder
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- Powder blend with talc or mica base, iron oxides, binders
- Talc contamination and inhalation risk. If this formula uses talc (not confirmed for this specific batch)…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Powder blend (talc or talc-alternative, pigments, binders)
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Graded higher than the Estée Lauder average of 75.
- pigments, waxes, oils in stick form
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
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- Lead
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
See every Estée Lauder product we grade on the Estée Lauder brand page, or the full blush ranking.