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MAC Blush Powder

MAC

Blush Powder

talc, mica, pigments

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
🪨

Heavy metals

Limited concern

70
🧠

Lead

Limited concern

70
💨

Inhalation risk during application

Moderate concern

45
⚠️

Mica environmental and purity concerns

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Pressed powder has no known PFAS applications, but MAC doesn't disclose sourcing.

Risky category by default

Blush Sheertone MAC

MAC

Blush Sheertone MAC

Mineral pigments, talc, mica, binders

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🪨

Talc and potential asbestos contamination

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or fungal growth if stored improperly

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Pressed powder blush with standard ingredients; no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

MAC Mineralize Blush

MAC

Mineralize Blush

Mineral pigments, talc, mica

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
💨

Talc (inhalation and contamination risk)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and fragrance disclosure

Limited concern

70
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Mineral-based powder with no known PFAS triggers, but MAC provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Glossier Cloud Paint Plush Blush

Glossier

Cloud Paint Plush Blush

pigments, waxes, silicones, emollients in cream formulation

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade71Good
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitivity

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Cream blush has no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Glossier Cloud Paint Blush

Glossier

Cloud Paint Blush

water-based pigment suspension in silicone base

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens and sensitization

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Microbial growth and contamination in cream formula

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Silicone cream unlikely to require PFAS, but Glossier offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Glossier Fard À Joues Cloud Paint Plush - Beam

Glossier

Fard À Joues Cloud Paint Plush - Beam

Emollient-based cream (pigments, oils, waxes)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals

Limited concern

70

Oil oxidation and rancidity over time

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Cream blush has no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier doesn't disclose testing.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder

Powder blend (talc or talc-alternative, pigments, binders)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade63Good
🪨

Talc and asbestos contamination

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components

Limited concern

70
💨

Inhalation risk from powder aerosol

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Powder blush has no inherent reason for PFAS, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Refill

Estée Lauder

The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Refill

Powder blush (talc or mica base with pigments)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
🪨

Talc / asbestos contamination risk

Limited concern

70
💨

Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components

Limited concern

70
💨

Mica sourcing ethics and potential silica inhalation

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Standard powder cosmetic has no known triggers, but Estée Lauder provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Sculpting Blush Duo

Estée Lauder

The Sculpting Blush Duo

Pressed powder blush, pigments & binders

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🪨

Talc contamination (asbestos risk)

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Conventional pressed powder blush has no known risk drivers.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush Refill

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush Refill

Powder blush with standard pigments and binders

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
💨

Talc contamination and inhalation risk

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Powder blush carries no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush

Pigments, talc, mica, binders in pressed powder compact

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
💨

Talc inhalation and purity

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Standard cosmetic blush has no known PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Sculpting Blush - One size

Estée Lauder

Sculpting Blush - One size

Pigments, waxes, talc, binders (typical blush formulation)

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
🪨

Talc contamination (asbestos risk)

Limited concern

70
🫧

Microplastics

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Standard pressed blush has no inherent need for water-repellent coatings.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in 430 Rose Exposed 0.25 oz – Radiant Powder Cheek Color for Normal Skin

Estée Lauder

Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in 430 Rose Exposed 0.25 oz – Radiant Powder Cheek Color for Normal Skin

Talc-based powder with pigments and binders

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
🧠

Lead

Limited concern

70
🎨

Azo dyes and aromatic amines

Limited concern

70
🏷️

Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components

Limited concern

70
💨

Inhalation risk from powder particulates

Moderate concern

45

Low-Medium risk. Talc powder blush poses lower concern, but Estée Lauder's silence on disclosure is a minor flag.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Signature Powder Blush BRANDIED ROSE .19oz New Discontinued

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Signature Powder Blush BRANDIED ROSE .19oz New Discontinued

Powder blend with talc or mica base, iron oxides, binders

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
💨

Talc contamination and inhalation risk

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Fragrance allergens

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Bacterial or mold growth if exposed to moisture

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Mica-related lung exposure (if mica-based formulation)

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Powder blush carries no credible evidence of intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palette

Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palette

powder pigments, binders, mica, talc or silica

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade67Good
💨

Talc inhalation and lung exposure

Limited concern

70
⚠️

Skin sensitization from fragrance or preservatives

Limited concern

70

Low-Medium risk. Standard pressed-powder palette with no known triggers.

Risky category by default

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