Laura Mercier Review, Is Laura Mercier 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, Laura Mercier averages Poor (30/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Pigments, waxes, oils, waterproof film-forming resins
Lead
Iron oxides and carbon black pigments used in mascara are regulated but may contain trace…
PFAS
Waterproof mascaras commonly use polyfluoroalkyl compounds to achieve water resistance…
Microplastics
Polyethylene or acrylic microbeads in the formula are designed to remain on the lash but…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascaras use preservative systems (imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin) that…
No PFAS disclosure; waterproof mascaras may use Teflon-family coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Laura Mercier
Caviar Eye Shadow and Extravagant Mascara Bundle
eyeshadow pigments, binders, mascara polymers with waterproof film-formers
Lead
Eyeshadow pigments, especially reds and yellows, may contain lead or cadmium if sourced…
PFAS
Waterproof mascaras often use acrylate or silicone polymers; water-resistant durability…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Eyeshadows and mascaras may use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Laura Mercier eyeshadow and mascara bundles may contain fragrance notes (synthetic or…
Waterproof mascara likely contains water-resistant polymers; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Laura Mercier
Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara
pigments, waxes, film-forming polymers, waterproofing treatment
Heavy metals
Iron oxide pigments (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) are FDA-approved but sourced from…
Bacterial or fungal contamination in brush/tube
All wet mascaras risk microbial growth if not replaced every 3 months or if the brush is…
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance compounds
Laura Mercier mascaras often contain fragrance ingredients not itemized on labels…
Silicone or polymer film buildup on lashes
Waterproof mascaras using silicone-based film formers can accumulate on lashes if not…
Waterproof mascara, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara Trio
pigments, oils, waxes, waterproof film-forming agents
PFAS
Waterproof mascaras commonly use fluorinated polymers or silicone-PFAS hybrids to achieve…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
If this mascara contains fragrance (common in premium formulas for sensory appeal)…
Bacterial or fungal growth from improper storage or expired product
Mascaras are water-based or oil-rich formulations exposed to eye bacteria during…
Contact dermatitis from film-forming polymers or emollients
Synthetic polymers, silicones, and certain oils in waterproof mascaras can provoke…
Waterproof mascara may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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