Does NYX waterproof mascara have PFAS?
NYX waterproof mascara averages 30 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 NYX waterproof mascara products graded as of October 2026, level with the 30 out of 100 median for the 18 other waterproof mascara brands graded alongside it.
NYX waterproof mascara averages Poor on our four-band scale. None of them clear our buy threshold. That is above 28% of the waterproof mascara brands we grade.
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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Which NYX waterproof mascara contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Film-forming polymers, waterproof film-former
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Waterproof mascaras depend on fluorinated or Teflon-type coating-adjacent polymers for durability; NYX…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Mascara with waterproof formula and unknown coating/resin system
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Waterproof mascaras commonly use preservatives such as dmdm hydantoin or imidazolidinyl…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agent (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers. Mascara formulas often contain fragrance compounds; NYX does not list…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- pigments, film-formers, waterproofing agent
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Waterproof mascaras commonly rely on PFAS-containing polymers or silicone-based water repellents. NYX…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonBetter waterproof mascara from other brands
Graded higher than the NYX average of 30.
- Wax, pigments, natural oils (typical mascara base)
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- pigments, waxes, polymers (unspecified)
- Lead
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- pigments, waxes, film-formers in liquid mascara
- Heavy metals
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonThe same question, asked of the other waterproof mascara brands
Best average grade first. NYX averages 30.
See every NYX product we grade on the NYX brand page, or the full waterproof mascara ranking.