Revlon Review, Is Revlon Non-Toxic?
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Across 4 graded products, Revlon 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
Revlon
Mascara Revlon So Big Bad Lash
Water-resistant mascara formula with waxes and polymers
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Water-resistant mascara formulas often use ethoxylated polymers or emulsifiers as…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof mascara requires robust antimicrobial systems due to high water content and…
Microplastic shedding from polymers
Water-resistant mascaras are documented sources of microplastic fibers during removal and…
Eye irritation from polymer or preservative residue
Approximately 5-10% of regular mascara users report irritation; water-resistant formulas…
Waterproof cosmetic with unknown polymer composition, limited disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
water-resistant film-forming polymer coating on bristles/lash
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-resistant mascaras typically use preservatives that may include…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals
If this mascara contains fragrance (common in cosmetics for scent and sensory appeal)…
Eye irritation from removal solvent residue
Water-resistant mascaras often require oil-based or harsh solvent removal, and incomplete…
Waterproof mascara, coating unspecified; limited public data on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon
Ultimate All-in-One Waterproof Mascara
wax/polymer emulsion base, waterproof film-forming coating (unspecified)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Waterproof coatings sometimes incorporate preservative systems or crosslinkers that may…
Heavy metals
Black mascaras typically use iron oxide or carbon black pigments which, if sourced from…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed in 'fragrance' notation)
This product lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient without itemization. Waterproof mascaras…
Microparticles or coating shedding into the eye
Waterproof mascara films can degrade, flake, or shed particles over time, particularly…
Waterproof mascara; PFAS risk unknown due to coating secrecy.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon
ColorStay Xtensionnaire Mascara
wax, polymers, waterproofing agents
PFAS
Revlon does not specify the waterproofing chemistry in public labeling. Waterproof…
Fragrance allergens and irritants in the formula
Revlon cosmetics often list 'fragrance' as a catch-all ingredient. Mascara is applied…
Bacterial contamination and infection risk
Mascara wands are a known vector for bacterial and fungal contamination over time.…
Polymer film brittleness and flaking
Waterproof mascara polymers can become brittle or flake if stored in extreme heat or…
Limited transparency on waterproofing ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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