Maybelline Review, Is Maybelline Non-Toxic?
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Across 20 graded products, Maybelline averages Poor (43/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Maybelline Good or better, safest first
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
water-based emulsion, talc/mineral pigments, glycerin
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Talc in cosmetics carries legacy concern over asbestos fibers; FDA permits talc if…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
BB creams typically contain fragrance compounds not itemized on labels; cumulative skin…
Emulsion instability and microbial growth if contaminated
Water-based emulsions require preservatives to prevent bacterial or fungal colonization…
Lower concern as cosmetic cream lacks known water-resistance or PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Water-based liquid emulsion, mineral pigments, glycerin
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Maybelline lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without breaking out component…
Lower concern; standard liquid cosmetic with no waterproof claims or known PFAS hotspots.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Fit Me Nude BB Cream
Water-based emulsion with pigments, talc/mica, glycerin
Talc contamination (asbestos or inert)
Maybelline Fit Me formulations historically use talc. Modern cosmetic-grade talc in…
Heavy metals
Iron oxides used in BB creams can contain trace lead, cadmium, or arsenic depending on…
Fragrance allergen undisclosed ingredients
Fit Me Nude lists fragrance as a general ingredient without breaking down specific…
Emulsion destabilization and microbial growth over time
Water-based creams rely on preservatives to prevent bacterial or mold growth. If the…
Lower concern; typical cosmetic formula with no known water-repellent coating or water-resistance drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss
Hydrocarbon waxes, oils, and pigments
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Maybelline does not disclose specific fragrance components (typically protected as…
Microplastics
Hydrocarbon waxes and silicone polymers in lip glosses are not biodegradable and may…
Skin irritation from hydrocarbon accumulation
Repeated, heavy application of occlusive lip products can trap moisture and bacteria…
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but Maybelline provides no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
(2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Shine, Stone, 0.18 fl oz
lip gloss with hyaluronic acid, typical polymers and film-formers
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Lip glosses typically contain fragrance blends; Maybelline does not disclose specific…
1,4-dioxane contamination
1,4-dioxane can be a trace contaminant in cosmetics using ethoxylated ingredients (common…
Lower PFAS concern for this lip gloss; no waterproofing treatment implied, typical cosmetic formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
Glycerin, silicone, wax, pigments
Lead
Synthetic colorants in cosmetics can occasionally contain trace heavy metals from ore or…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
If the formula includes fragrance, individual components (e.g., cinnamyl alcohol…
1,4-dioxane as trace manufacturing byproduct
Silicone-based cosmetics can contain trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation steps in…
Ingestion risk from lip application
Lip glosses are partly ingested during eating, drinking, and lip touching. The…
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone formulation, but cosmetics lack transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Maybelline
Lipstick Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid
liquid ink suspension with waterproof film-forming polymers
PFAS
Waterproof liquid lipsticks frequently use fluorinated polymers or fluorotelomers to…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid cosmetics with alcohol bases sometimes rely on formaldehyde-releasing…
1,4-dioxane as ethoxylation impurity
Ethoxylated humectants and silicone emulsifiers common in liquid cosmetics can contain…
Fragrance allergen sensitivity
SuperStay Matte Ink contains fragrance (undisclosed specific compounds), a known…
Long-wear liquid lipstick; waterproof claim raises concern, limited transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Liquid ink with film-forming polymers, waterproof binders
1,4-dioxane (trace solvent contaminant)
Liquid cosmetics using ethoxylated surfactants or PEG-based solvents may contain residual…
Fragrance allergens (unlisted components)
SuperStay formulations include fragrance listed as a single ingredient without component…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some acrylate-based waterproof coatings use cross-linking agents that may release trace…
Volatile solvent inhalation risk
The liquid application releases volatile organic compounds (likely diethylene glycol…
Waterproof cosmetic with no PFAS disclosure; limited public data.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor
liquid pigment suspension with waterproof polymer resin
1,4-dioxane (formulation byproduct)
Liquid cosmetics using polyethylene glycol polymers or emulsifiers may contain trace…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Maybelline lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not itemize fragrance components.…
Bacterial contamination from open-container use
Liquid lipsticks are applied directly to mucous membranes and share a brush applicator…
Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Superstay Ink Crayon Lipstick
wax, pigments, silicones; waterproof long-wear coating
Lead
Maybelline does not publish heavy metal testing reports for Superstay Ink. Synthetic…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers in fragrance complex
Superstay Ink lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not break down component…
Microplastics
Shimmer or glitter variants of Superstay Ink may contain microplastic particles; the…
Long-wear waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara
film-forming polymers, pigments, water-resistant film
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascaras often use quaternium-15 or DMDM hydantoin as preservatives; these…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Waterproof mascaras commonly include fragrance to mask polymer and preservative odors.…
Bacterial or fungal growth if formula is contaminated or stored improperly
Waterproof mascaras remain wet longer than standard formulas, creating a moist…
Contact dermatitis or eye irritation from polymer film or preservatives
Acrylate and silicone polymers are known contact sensitizers for some users; waterproof…
Waterproof mascara may contain PFAS; Maybelline discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
water-resistant polymer film, pigments, waxes
PFAS
Water-resistant mascaras almost universally contain PFAS or Teflon-family coating…
Polymer film flaking and microplastic ingestion
Polymer-film mascaras shed microscopic flakes during wear and removal; chronic daily use…
Allergic reaction to fragrance or wax
Maybelline mascaras contain fragrance and natural/synthetic waxes; individuals with…
Skip until brand explains waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Great Lash Waterproof Mascara
wax, film-forming polymers, water-resistant film coating
PFAS
Waterproof mascara formulations depend on fluorinated polymers or siloxane-fluorine…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Mascara formulas typically contain fragrance to mask waxy and polymer odors. The Great…
Bacterial growth in mascara wand and tube
Waterproof mascaras retain moisture in the wand longer than washable formulas, creating a…
Waterproof cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Maybelline silent on formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner
liquid eyeliner with waterproof film-forming resin system
PFAS
Waterproof eyeliners typically require fluorinated polymers or fluorosurfactants to…
Iron oxide or synthetic azo pigments
Liquid eyeliners use colorants that are generally well-regulated in cosmetics, but…
Preservative-related sensitivity
Liquid eyeliners require preservatives (often parabens or phenoxyethanol) to prevent…
Microplastic particles from polymer carriers
Liquid eyeliner films are composed of synthetic polymers that shed microscopic particles…
Skip until Maybelline discloses waterproofing agents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Hyper Easy Liquid Eyeliner
liquid formula with polymeric film-forming resins; waterproof liner
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvent exposure
Liquid eyeliner formulas require organic solvents (likely isododecane, dimethicone, or…
Heavy metals
Dark eyeliners use iron oxides, carbon black, or synthetic colorants. While regulatory…
Eye irritation and allergic contact dermatitis
Liquid eyeliners are a common source of eye irritation due to preservatives, fragrance…
Bacterial contamination in brush applicator
The brush tip is in direct contact with the eye area and sits in a moist liquid formula.…
Skip. Waterproof cosmetics carry concern, and brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner
wood pencil with presumed waterproof pigment/wax formulation
Heavy metals
Iron oxides, mica, and synthetic organic dyes used in eyeshadow and eyeliner pencils may…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
If this pencil includes fragrance or essential oils (common in wood-pencil formulations…
Bacterial contamination from wood casing and sharpening
Wood is porous and can harbor bacteria if the pencil is exposed to moisture or shared…
PFAS
Waterproof eyeliner pencils commonly rely on PFAS-containing silicone or Teflon-family…
Skip until Maybelline reveals waterproofing method.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Eye Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
gel eyeliner base with waterproof polymers
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
Gel eyeliners often contain ethoxylated polymers or surfactants that may harbor trace…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Gel eyeliners require antimicrobial preservation; if the formula includes imidazolidinyl…
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Maybelline Eye Lasting Drama may contain fragrance compounds; consumer reports on makeup…
Polymer film buildup and ocular irritation
Waterproof gel polymers are designed NOT to dissolve easily; daily reapplication without…
Skip until Maybelline discloses waterproof ingredient composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Tattoo Eyeliner
polymer film coating + pigments (waterproof eyeliner formula)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Maybelline does not list fragrance components on packaging or website; waterproof…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof liquid eyeliners may contain preservative systems that release small amounts…
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in surfactants/emulsifiers)
Waterproof eyeliner formulas may include ethoxylated emulsifiers or surfactants that…
Polymer film coating degradation and particle shedding
Long-wear polymer-based eyeliners can flake or shed microscopic coating particles during…
Skip. Waterproof cosmetics may use PFAS, and brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Unstoppable Eyeliner
liquid polymer film/waterproof coating (composition undisclosed)
Bacterial growth and contamination (brush applicator)
Liquid eyeliners with brush applicators can harbor bacteria and fungi if shared or if the…
Eye irritation from polymer film residue
Anecdotal user reports exist of irritation from waterproof polymer buildup on sensitive…
Skip until Maybelline reveals waterproof chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Mascara
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Maybelline does not publicly disclose whether mascaras contain 1,4-dioxane (a…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Many Maybelline mascaras list 'fragrance' as an ingredient without itemizing constituent…
Bacterial contamination risk from improper storage or use
Mascaras are prone to bacterial growth if left open, stored in warm/humid environments…
Medium-high risk. Waterproof mascara typically contains PFAS compounds.
⚠Lab test found PFAS
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