Does Estée Lauder makeup have PFAS?
Estée Lauder makeup averages 53 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 8 Estée Lauder makeup products graded as of October 2026, below the 70 out of 100 median for the 24 other makeup brands graded alongside it.
Estée Lauder makeup averages Good on our four-band scale. 4 of the 8 we graded are worth buying.
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 makeup worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
- talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (silicone/wax-based)
- Talc contamination and purity. Talc deposits can naturally contain asbestos; Estée Lauder does not publicly…
- Liquid foundation with mineral pigments, silicones, and emollients
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Prestige foundations typically contain fragrance compounds (parfum or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid foundation with mineral pigments, silicones, water
- 1,4-dioxane (manufacturing impurity). Water-based liquid foundations can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid foundation (water, silicones, emollients)
- Fragrance allergens. Double Wear contains fragrance as a listed ingredient. Fragrance is a common sensitizer…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Liquid foundation with silicone base, waterproof polymers
- PFAS. Waterproof foundations commonly use fluorinated compounds; Estée Lauder does not disclose PFAS presence…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid foundation with silicone base and water-resistant polymers
- Fragrance and fragrance allergens. Double Wear lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient without disclosing specific…
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- liquid foundation with synthetic polymers and water-resistant binders
- Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers. Double Wear lists 'Fragrance (Parfum)' as an ingredient; exact…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Silicone, talc, volatile silicones, polymers (unspecified)
- Talc contamination (asbestos risk, ovarian cancer concern). Product contains talc; Estée Lauder does not…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Graded higher than the Estée Lauder average of 53.
- water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination from emulsifiers
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- pigments, oils, waxes, polymers (standard cosmetic formulations)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances
- pigments, waxes, oils, talc, mica
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
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Best average grade first. Estée Lauder averages 53.
See every Estée Lauder product we grade on the Estée Lauder brand page, or the full makeup ranking.