Silicone Beauty Primers & Setting Sprays, ranked by PFAS safety

All 8 platinum and food-grade silicone in our beauty primers & setting sprays database, graded Bad to Excellent and ranked safest first. 4 earn a buy-worthy grade.

Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer

Silicone, glycerin, water, pigments

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
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Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components

Limited concern

70
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Skin sensitization from colorants or preservatives

Limited concern

70

Low-medium risk liquid primer without identified PFAS concerns.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher

silicones, talc, pigments, waxes

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade71Good
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Talc inhalation risk

Limited concern

70

Lower concern with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting

pigments, polymers, silicones in powder/cream cosmetic

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
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Heavy metals

Limited concern

70
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Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

Limited concern

70
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Silicone accumulation (if formulation includes cyclic siloxanes)

Limited concern

70
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Polymer film integrity and bacterial growth

Limited concern

70

Lower concern powder cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher

Estée Lauder

The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher

Silicone polymers, mineral pigments, water-based emulsion

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade57Good
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
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Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Moderate concern

45
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Silicone film occlusion and comedogenicity

Limited concern

70

Lower PFAS concern primer; no public brand PFAS disclosures.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Set and Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray

Estée Lauder

Set and Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray

water-based spray mist, likely silicone or acrylic polymers

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade18Bad
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Fragrance allergens and sensitizers

Limited concern

70
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Parabens

Limited concern

70
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Inhalation risk from spray application

Limited concern

70

PFAS data unavailable; lower concern than apparel but check if sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Set, Protect, Mattify On 'Til Dawn Duo

Estée Lauder

Set, Protect, Mattify On 'Til Dawn Duo

emulsion base with silicone, polymers, waterproofing agents

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade8Bad
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PFAS

Limited concern

70
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Talc or silica contamination (respirable particles)

Limited concern

70
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Fragrance allergens (undisclosed)

Limited concern

70
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Polymer film occlusion and skin irritation

Moderate concern

45

Waterproof mattifying cosmetic lacking PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estée Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray 116ml

Estée Lauder

Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray 116ml

Water-based spray formula with silicones and polymers

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade14Bad
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Inhalation exposure from aerosol mist

Limited concern

70
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Silicone accumulation on skin and hair

Limited concern

70
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PFAS

Limited concern

70
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Fragrance allergens or sensitizers

Limited concern

70

Setting spray may contain water-resistant polymers; limited PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Matte & Mini Duo

Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Matte & Mini Duo

liquid spray formulation with silicones and polymers

PFAS Grade30Poor
Overall Grade18Bad
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Fragrance allergens and fragrance-related contact dermatitis

Limited concern

70
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Inhalation risk from VOC propellants and atomized particles

Limited concern

70
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Silicone and polymer buildup on skin and in pores

Limited concern

70

Waterproof cosmetic spray with unclear PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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