Glossier Review, Is Glossier Non-Toxic?
Glossier averages 74 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Glossier products graded as of October 2026, and 10 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Glossier grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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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- 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.
Does Glossier have PFAS, by category
Which Glossier products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Petrolatum (mineral oil base), waxes, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components). Glossier does not list individual fragrance molecules. Common…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax and pigment (lip balm + eyeliner)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Glossier's branding emphasizes minimal, 'clean' aesthetics, but full…
- water-based pigment suspension in silicone base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Cloud Paint contains fragrance listed in ingredients. Silicone creams…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- pigments, waxes, silicones, emollients in cream formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitivity. Cloud Paint Plush lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not disclose…
- Emollient-based cream (pigments, oils, waxes)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals. Glossier does not publish a fragrance breakdown; the…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid lip gloss formulation (typical, silicones, oils, waxes, pigments)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Glossier Glassy products are listed as fragrance-free or minimal…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil, wax, film-forming polymers (typical cosmetic base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Glossier Lip Gloss formulas may contain fragrance compounds that trigger…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, pigments, oils (typical lip tint base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Glossier does not break down fragrance ingredients…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Silicone, oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components. Glossier Ultralip Shine contains fragrance (exact…
- Oil-based lip glaze (plant/mineral oils, silicones)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rancidity and microbial growth if contaminated. Oils oxidize over time, especially if exposed to heat or air.…
Which Glossier products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Talc contamination and respirable mineral risk. Glossier does not publicly disclose talc-free certification…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Glycerin, silicones, pigments, film-formers (typical liquid cosmetic gloss)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
- Liquid lipstick, likely pigments, oils, and waxes
- Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
- Natural waxes and oils (beeswax, plant oils, pigments)
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Glossier and PFAS, common questions
- Does Glossier have PFAS?
- Glossier averages 74 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 11 Glossier products graded as of October 2026, and 10 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Glossier non-toxic?
- Glossier Balm Dotcom is the highest-graded Glossier 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 Glossier products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Glossier products we have scored are Glossier Balm Dotcom, Glossier Balm + Line Duo, Glossier Cloud Paint Blush. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Glossier products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Glossier products we have scored are Glossier Makeup. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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