Silicone Concealer, ranked by PFAS safety
All 10 platinum and food-grade silicone in our concealer database, graded Bad to Excellent and ranked safest first. 9 earn a buy-worthy grade.
Maybelline Fit Me
Liquid Concealer Makeup
water/silicone-based liquid formula, polymers, waxes
1,4-dioxane (solvent/byproduct in ethoxylated ingredients)
Limited concern
Allergic reaction to fragrance or preservative components
Moderate concern
Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers, though brand remains silent.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Liquid Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free, Dermatologist Tested Concealer - Café 50 - 0.23 fl oz: Buildable Coverage for Face with Finish
Liquid emulsion (water, silicones, pigments, polymers)
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Silicone polymer safety (skin barrier effects)
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical liquid concealer without waterproofing claims.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
liquid foundation/concealer, silicone-based emulsion with pigments
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Lower concern for typical liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS signals, no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Mini Radiant Creamy Concealer
emollient cream base (likely silicone and wax)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Parabens
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in cream container
Limited concern
Lower concern than waterproof cosmetics, though NARS offers no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
pigments, silicones, glycerin, talc, iron oxides in a liquid/cream base
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Preservative-related irritation or contact dermatitis
Limited concern
Lower concern, typical liquid concealer without waterproof claims, though no third-party PFAS verification.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Water-based emulsion (glycerin, silicones, wax-based binders)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal contamination from packaging or storage
Limited concern
Lower concern cosmetic; no public PFAS signals but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Foundation & Concealer Bundle
pigments, emollients, silicones, talc/mica, polymers
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Silicone pore occlusion and skin irritation
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern typical for foundation and concealer; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation and Soft Matte Complete Concealer 2-Piece Set
pigments, binders, silicones in liquid/powder cosmetics
Talc contamination and respiratory exposure
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing contaminant
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Moderate concern
Silicone accumulation and skin occlusion
Limited concern
Lower PFAS risk for typical liquid foundation and concealer, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour Corrector
pigments, silicone, glycerin in liquid/cream base
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance compounds
Limited concern
Microbial contamination from open-jar or finger-dip application
Limited concern
Contact irritation or sensitization from silicone or emollients
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern; colour correctors rarely contain intentional PFAS, but brand offers no verification.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer
liquid concealer with silicones and polymers; formula claims 24HR wear/waterproofing
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in surfactants/emulsifiers)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Preservative-related irritation or sensitization
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation and pore occlusion
Limited concern
Waterproof cosmetics warrant caution; MAC makes no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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