Glossier Review, Is Glossier Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 4 graded products, Glossier averages Good (74/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 4 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Glossier Good or better, safest first
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
pigments, waxes, silicones, emollients in cream formulation
Fragrance allergens and sensitivity
Cloud Paint Plush lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not disclose specific…
Low-Medium risk. Cream blush has no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Glossier
Cloud Paint Blush
water-based pigment suspension in silicone base
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Cloud Paint likely contains preservatives (methylisothiazolinone or dmdm hydantoin are…
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Glossier's Cloud Paint contains fragrance (listed in ingredient deck) which may include…
Microbial growth and contamination in cream formula
Water-based emulsions are more prone to mold or bacterial colonization than anhydrous…
Low-Medium risk. Silicone cream unlikely to require PFAS, but Glossier offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Glossier
Fard À Joues Cloud Paint Plush - Beam
Emollient-based cream (pigments, oils, waxes)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals
Glossier does not publish a fragrance breakdown; the term 'fragrance' on labels can…
Oil oxidation and rancidity over time
Emollient-based creams rely on natural and synthetic oils; prolonged exposure to heat or…
Low-Medium risk. Cream blush has no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier doesn't disclose testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Glossier
Makeup
Talc contamination and respirable mineral risk
Glossier does not publicly disclose talc-free certification or asbestos testing for any…
Fragrance allergen disclosure gaps
Glossier lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without naming constituent allergens…
Heavy metals
Iron oxides and mica used in Glossier eyeshadows, blushes, and foundations are not…
1,4-dioxane in emulsifiers or surfactants
Glossier does not disclose whether emulsifiers are 1,4-dioxane-free or vacuum-stripped.…
Low-medium risk. Minimal water-resistance features reduce PFAS need.
⚠Risky category by default
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