Does Rimmel waterproof mascara have PFAS?
Rimmel waterproof mascara averages 30 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 4 Rimmel 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.
Rimmel 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 Rimmel waterproof mascara contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agent unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Wax and film-forming polymers in mascaras sometimes include preservatives that release…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid mascara, waterproof formula, unspecified coating agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs. Preservative systems in liquid mascaras may include formaldehyde-releasing compounds…
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
- Undisclosed waterproofing polymer. The specific waterproofing agent is not listed on packaging or in public…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- pigments, waxes, polymers, waterproofing treatment unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components. Mascara and kajal products often contain fragrance; Rimmel…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Find an alternative on AmazonBetter waterproof mascara from other brands
Graded higher than the Rimmel 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. Rimmel averages 30.
See every Rimmel product we grade on the Rimmel brand page, or the full waterproof mascara ranking.