Lancôme Review, Is Lancôme Non-Toxic?
Lancôme averages 51 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Lancôme products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Lancôme 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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Does Lancôme have PFAS, by category
Which Lancôme products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- water-based liquid foundation with pigments, emollients, SPF filter
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Lancôme foundations typically contain fragrance compounds that may…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid foundation, likely water, silicones, pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Lead. Iron oxides and mica in foundations can harbor trace heavy metals if sourced from unregulated…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- talc, mica, mineral pigments, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Talc inhalation risk (chronic exposure). Repeated inhalation of talc powder during makeup application over…
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- Water, glycerin, silicones, pigments, preservatives
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Parabens. Lancôme does not publicly specify preservative type in this formula. Parabens and phenoxyethanol…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- water-based gel moisturizer with SPF 50
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination. Water-based cosmetic gels may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone polymer base, standard cosmetic emollients
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Lancôme does not disclose specific fragrance ingredients for this…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone base, mineral pigments, glycerin
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens. Product name and Lancôme's typical formulations suggest fragrance is included for…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Film-forming polymers with waterproof treatment, ingredient list not fully disclosed
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane contamination. Film-forming polymer mascaras often require ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Wax/film-forming polymers with waterproofing agent (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Iron oxides used as black pigment in mascara have lower concern for heavy metal contamination…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polymeric film-forming agents, waxes, water-resistant resins
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers (undisclosed components). Lancôme formulations typically contain…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polymeric film/wax emulsion waterproof base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals. Waterproof mascaras typically use iron oxide pigments for black color. While iron oxide itself…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Waterproof film-forming resins and pigment suspension, unspecified coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant). Waterproof mascaras often rely on stronger solvents or emulsifiers that…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid foundation with undisclosed water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Water-resistant cosmetics frequently rely on PFAS to repel moisture; Lancôme has not disclosed the…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Wax, pigments, natural oils (typical mascara base)
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 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
- mineral powder, silicones, mica
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergen sensitization
- mineral powder, silica, mica, talc
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Talc inhalation
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral pigments, glycerin, plant extracts, silicones
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Lancôme and PFAS, common questions
- Does Lancôme have PFAS?
- Lancôme averages 51 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 13 Lancôme products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Lancôme non-toxic?
- Lancôme Lancome Renergie Lift Makeup Foundation SPF 27 is the highest-graded Lancôme 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 Lancôme products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Lancôme products we have scored are Lancôme Lancome Renergie Lift Makeup Foundation SPF 27, Lancôme Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care & Glow Foundation, Lancome Dual Finish Powder Foundation. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Lancôme products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Lancôme products we have scored are Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, Lancome Definicils Mascara Waterproof, Lancome Lash Idole Waterproof Mascara. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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