Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick, ranked by PFAS safety
55 products graded from Bad to Excellent, safest first. 41 grade Good or better and are worth buying.
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L'Oréal
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lacque Resistance Liquid Lipstick
Waterproof cosmetics carry moderate PFAS risk; brand discloses nothing.
Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees Lipstick Iced Iris
Lower concern. Conventional lipstick with no known PFAS risks identified.
Worth buying Good or Excellent, safest first
Burt's Bees
Lipstick Iced Iris
wax, oils, pigments (standard lip color base)
Fragrance allergens and essential oils
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Rancidity and microbial growth in wax-oil base
Limited concern
Lower concern. Conventional lipstick with no known PFAS risks identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
100% Natural Moisturizing Lipstick, Fuchsia Flood, 1 Tube, Size: 0.12 oz, Pink
Natural waxes and oils (beeswax, plant oils, pigments)
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
Limited concern
Beeswax or plant oil rancidity and microbial growth
Limited concern
Lower concern. Natural lipstick with no known PFAS risks.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
LIPSTICK
wax, oils, pigments, natural base
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Oil rancidity and microbial growth
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare lipstick formula, no waterproofing or coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
3 Burts Bees Liquid Lipstick 802 Niagra Nude 0.2oz Ea
Liquid lipstick, likely pigments, oils, and waxes
Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
Limited concern
Lower concern. Liquid lipstick has no known PFAS exposure pathway.
⚠Risky category by default
Lip Smacker
Party Pack
wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic base
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Oil rancidity and oxidative byproducts
Limited concern
Lower concern. Lip balm formulas rarely require PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Lip Smacker
s Liquid Lip Smacker Lip Party Pack
liquid cosmetic formula, typical ingredients are glycerin, oils, waxes, colorants
1,4-dioxane (solvent/contaminant)
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Moderate concern
Lower concern cosmetic product with no PFAS red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Lip Smacker
Marvel Lip Balm
wax blend, oils, emollients
Fragrance allergens (flavoring compounds)
Limited concern
Mineral oil purity and refining
Limited concern
Lower concern; no PFAS-prone treatment typical for lip balm.
⚠Risky category by default
Sigma Beauty
Infinity Point Lipstick
wax, pigments, oils (standard lipstick)
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance ingredients
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing residue in emulsifiers/surfactants)
Limited concern
Lip irritation or allergic reaction from fragrance or wax components
Moderate concern
Lower concern. Standard lipstick formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Sigma Beauty
Lip Cream
cosmetic cream base, likely waxes and oils
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Preservative irritation or overgrowth risk
Limited concern
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone ingredients typical of lip creams.
⚠Risky category by default
ELF
e.l.f O Face Satin Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments in lipstick base
1,4-dioxane (synthetic dye contaminant)
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (if scented variant)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Typical lipstick formulation with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
ELF
e.l.f. Sheer Slick Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic base
Lead
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Limited concern
Lipstick poses lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
ELF
e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain
pigments, oils, waxes, film-formers in liquid/gel base
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Lip stain with no known PFAS risks; silent on PFAS but typical cosmetic.
⚠Risky category by default
ELF
e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain Power Mauves
pigments, oils, waxes in liquid/gel lip stain base
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Allergic contact dermatitis from dyes or pigments
Limited concern
Lower concern; typical lip stain with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Lipstick MAC Retro Matte
wax, oils, pigments, emollients
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
Limited concern
Coating degradation and ingredient migration over time
Limited concern
Lower concern. Typical lipstick formulation without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Lipstick Duo
Wax, oils, pigments, polymeric binders
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Lipstick unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Mini Pillow Talk Lip Kit - Pillow Talk Medium
Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic bases
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Lower concern. Lip product with no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Huda Beauty
Liquid Matte Lipstick
liquid pigments, polymers, solvents in typical cosmetic formulation
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Talc or talc-derived matting agents
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal growth in applicator over time
Limited concern
Lower concern; standard liquid lipstick with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Huda Beauty
Power Bullet Cream Glow Hydrating Lipstick
wax, oil, pigment blend typical of cream lipsticks
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Typical cream lipstick, lower PFAS concern, no known markers.
⚠Risky category by default
Huda Beauty
Power Bullet Matte Lipstick Bachelorette
wax, oils, pigments in typical lipstick base
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Typical matte lipstick. Lower concern but no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Huda Beauty
Lip Stain Collection
water-based pigments, oils, waxes
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding or non-biodegradable polymer buildup
Limited concern
Lip stain formulations unlikely to contain PFAS, limited public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Locked Kiss Lipstick
Wax blend, oils, pigments, traditional lipstick
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Traditional lipstick formula, lower PFAS concern than waterproof cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC
Lustre Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, emollients
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Rancidity and oxidative breakdown of oils
Limited concern
Lower concern; no known PFAS-prone ingredients typical of lipstick formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
NYX
Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick
liquid lipstick polymer, colorants, solvents
Volatile organic solvents (alcohol, glycols)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Moderate concern
Preservative and antimicrobial agents
Limited concern
Microplastic ingestion from lip wear-off
Limited concern
No PFAS risk signals identified.
⚠Risky category by default
NYX
Suede Matte Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic base
Talc contamination and respiratory risk
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Oxidation and rancidity of base oils
Limited concern
Lower concern. Matte lipstick formulas typically lack PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
- 75NYX NYX Professional Makeup Fat Matte Smooth Color Lipstick
- 75Charlotte Tilbury CHARLOTTE TILBURY Matte Revolution Lipstick
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick
- 75Wet n Wild Wet n Wild Mega Inky Lip
- 75Wet n Wild Wet n wild Mega Last Matte Lip
- 75Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick
- 75Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick
- 75Bobbi Brown Bobbi Brown Extra Color Shine Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Matte Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Pure Color Explicit Slick Shine Lipstick
- 75Clinique Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
- 75Clinique Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Hi Lustre Lipstick
- 75Clinique Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
- 75Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick
- 75L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Lip Smacker
Recode Lip Smacker Liquid Lipstick - 18 Say My Name - 3 ml
liquid lipstick, waterproof formula
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Polymer film-forming agent irritation and accumulation
High concern
Waterproof cosmetic with no disclosed ingredients; PFAS presence uncertain.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sigma Beauty
Liquid Lipstick
liquid pigment blend, waterproofing agents unspecified
Lead
Limited concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination (from ethoxylated emulsifiers)
Limited concern
No public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
MAC
Locked Kiss Ink
silicone-based liquid ink, waterproof coating
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as a trace contaminant
Limited concern
Waterproof cosmetic ink; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NYX
(2 pack) NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Smooth Matte Liquid Lipstick, 16hr Longwear, Undressed, 0.13 fl oz
proprietary liquid matte pigment blend, waterproof polymer coating
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Phthalates
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (trace solvent in surfactants)
Limited concern
Liquid lipstick with waterproof coating; PFAS disclosure absent, risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wet n Wild
MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
liquid pigment formula with matte silicone polymer base
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Lip irritation and contact sensitization from polymer film-formers
Moderate concern
Potential mouth and ingestion exposure from lip product migration
Limited concern
Waterproof liquid lipstick, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wet n Wild
Megalast Lock 'N' Shine Lip Color + Gloss
waterproof/glossy lip color coating, unspecified polymers
PFAS
Moderate concern
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Silicone bioaccumulation from glossy layer
Limited concern
Microplastic or polymer shedding into oral cavity
Limited concern
Skip until waterproofing agent disclosed or tested independently.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Lipstick Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid
liquid ink suspension with waterproof film-forming polymers
PFAS
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as ethoxylation impurity
Limited concern
Fragrance allergen sensitivity
Moderate concern
Long-wear liquid lipstick; waterproof claim raises concern, limited transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Liquid ink with film-forming polymers, waterproof binders
1,4-dioxane (trace solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (unlisted components)
Moderate concern
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Volatile solvent inhalation risk
Limited concern
Waterproof cosmetic with no PFAS disclosure; limited public data.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor
liquid pigment suspension with waterproof polymer resin
1,4-dioxane (formulation byproduct)
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Bacterial contamination from open-container use
Limited concern
Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline
Superstay Ink Crayon Lipstick
wax, pigments, silicones; waterproof long-wear coating
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers in fragrance complex
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Long-wear waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Bobbi Brown
Luxe Matte Liquid Lipstick
liquid pigments, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agents
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (contamination in emulsifiers/surfactants)
Limited concern
Microplastic shedding from polymer matrix
Limited concern
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or gets tested.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L'Oréal
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro Last 2 Step Lipstick
wax blend, silicones, pigments with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Silicone accumulation with repeated use
Limited concern
Waterproof lipstick; PFAS risk unclear, brand silent on formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L'Oréal
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick
Pigments, film-formers, resins; waterproof liquid formula
PFAS
High concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in solvent base
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and irritants
Moderate concern
Matte waterproof lipstick; PFAS status undisclosed by L'Oréal.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
L'Oréal
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lacque Resistance Liquid Lipstick
silicone-based liquid lipstick formula with waterproofing agent
PFAS
High concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Waterproof cosmetics carry moderate PFAS risk; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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