Non-Toxic Lip Balm, ranked by PFAS grade
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- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
204 of the 240 lip balm products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 85% of the category, as of October 2026, and 36 score below it. The highest graded is Becca Cosmetics BECCA x Chrissy Teigen Glow Gloss at 75 out of 100.
The full ranking is below, best-graded first, with every score linking to the evidence behind it.
Is lip balm safe?
204 of the 240 lip balm products we graded come back low-concern on our screen and 36 do not. Our grades are model-based assessments built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, not laboratory tests, so they say what we can evidence rather than that anything is safe.
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The best non-toxic lip balm & long-wear lipstick, ranked by grade
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Wet n Wild
Megalast Lock 'N' Shine Lip Color + Gloss
Skip until waterproofing agent disclosed or tested independently.
Becca Cosmetics
BECCA x Chrissy Teigen Glow Gloss
Lower concern; liquid gloss cosmetics rarely require PFAS with no detected red flags.
Why Becca Cosmetics BECCA x Chrissy Teigen Glow wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 1 product it beats, so you can see exactly where the 45 points between the top and the bottom of this lip balm & long-wear lipstick ranking come from.
The winner
Made of Glycerin, silicones, pigments, film-formers (typical liquid cosmetic gloss).
- +20Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
25risk points in total, which is a grade of 75
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of liquid pigment, resins, silicones; waterproof emulsion.
- +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
- +20Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
70risk points, a grade of 30
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
Which lip balm & long-wear lipstick is PFAS-free? Good or Excellent, best-graded first
- Glycerin, silicones, pigments, film-formers (typical liquid cosmetic gloss)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
- Liquid lipstick, likely pigments, oils, and waxes
- Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
- Natural waxes and oils (beeswax, plant oils, pigments)
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax-based balm (beeswax, plant oils, minimal synthetic content)
- Allergenic fragrance compounds
- Wax, oils, and natural emollients (typical formulation)
- Fragrance allergens (if scented variant)
- Natural waxes, oils, and plant-based emollients (beeswax-based lip balm)
- Fragrance allergens / essential oil sensitivity
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- wax, oils, pigments (standard lip color base)
- Fragrance allergens and essential oils
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Oil-based lip product (mineral oil, plant oils, waxes)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral oil and shimmer mica, no waterproofing treatment
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Glass tube with pigmented liquid/wax formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
- organic oils, beeswax, peppermint
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and skin sensitization
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Lip balm base (beeswax, shea butter, oils, waxes)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitivizers
- Petrolatum (mineral oil base), waxes, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- plant oils, waxes, and pigments (typical lip shine formula)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant oils (coconut, jojoba, safflower); mineral pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, oils, and emollients (typical lip balm base)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
- Glass container with cosmetic liquid formula (oils, silicones, pigments)
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
- Plant oils (jojoba, rose hip, squalane), waxes, and pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (synthetic or natural essential oils)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- oils and waxes (typical, plant-derived oils, beeswax, plant waxes)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed ingredients)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Glass container; proprietary gloss formula (undisclosed composition)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- liquid gloss (polymer film-forming resins), fabric pouch (cotton/synthetic blend)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax-based lip balm with glossy finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance chemicals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- wax blend, oils, glycerin
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Wax, oils, emollients (typical lip balm base)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 75Armani Beauty Giorgio Armani Prisma Flash Lip Balm
- 75Becca Cosmetics Liquid Crystal Lip Topper Glow Lip Gloss
- 75Becca Cosmetics Volcano Goddess Glow Gloss
- 75Becca Cosmetics Becca Glow Gloss
- 75Becca Cosmetics Becca Liquid Crystal Glow Gloss
- 75Becca Cosmetics BECCA Pearl Glow Lip Tint
- 75Becca Cosmetics Becca Ultimate Color Gloss Malibu Punch Lot of 3 x (7ml / 0.2fl.oz)
- 75Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss
- 75Bobbi Brown Extra Blushing Lip Oil
- 75Bobbi Brown Extra Color Shine Lipstick
- 75Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tint
- 75Bobbi Brown Extra Lip Tinted Balm
- 75Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Hydrating Lip Oil Duo
- 75Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss Bnib 7ml/0.24fl.oz. Choose Your Colour
- 75Bobbi Brown Luxe Cashmere Matte Lipstick
- 75Bobbi Brown Luxe Lipstick
- 75Burt's Bees LIPSTICK
- 75Chanel Rouge Coco Flash
- 75Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss
- 75Chanel Rouge Coco Hydra Gloss
- 75Chanel Rouge Coco Baume Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm Chanel
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Glossy Lip Duo
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lip Kit - Pillow Talk Medium
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick Duo
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Mini Glossy Lips Duo
- 75Charlotte Tilbury Superstar Lips Lip Kit
- 75Clarins Comfort Lip Oil
- 75Clarins Cryo Plumping Lip Oil
- 75Clarins Cryo Plumping Lip Oil Balm
- 75Clarins Glow Lip Perfector
- 75Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector
- 75Clarins Lip Crushin' Lip Oil and Lip Stain Duo Set
- 75Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
- 75Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
- 75Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
- 75Clinique Pop Splash Lip Gloss + Hydration, 100% Authentic, Choose Your
- 75Clinique Pop Splash Lip Gloss + Hydration (select Color) Nwob
- 75Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
- 75Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss
- 75Clinique To Keep, To Give Fragrance and Lip Gloss Set
- 75Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick
- 75Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter
- 75Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter Makeup Set
- 75Dior Addict Lip Glow Hydrating Lip Gloss
- 75Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil
- 75Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss
- 75Dior Lip Glow Duo
- 75Dior Lip Glow Oil Essentials Limited-Edition Set
- 75ELF e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain
- 75ELF e.l.f. Glossy Lip Stain Power Mauves
- 75ELF e.l.f O Face Satin Lipstick
- 75ELF e.l.f. Sheer Slick Lipstick
- 75EOS 100% Super Soft Natural Lip Balm
- 75EOS 24H Moisture Super Balm
- 75EOS 24hr Moisture Strawberry Sorbet Lip Gloss/Balms X 2
- 75EOS Raspberry Rosé & Tangerine Spritz Lip Balm
- 75EOS Smooth 'n Sweet Lip Butter Bundle
- 75EOS Strawberry Dream Cashmere Lip Butter
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Hi Lustre Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Matte Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt On Glosstick
- 75Estée Lauder Pure Color Explicit Slick Shine Lipstick
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Futurist HydraPlump Tinted Lip Balm
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Glossy Pout Tinted Lip Oil
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Limited Edition InCharge Glossy Lip Oil Gift Set
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Kissable Lip Shine
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Gloss Wonders
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipstick
- 75Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
- 75Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer Plumper
- 75Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
- 75Glossier Balm + Line Duo
- 75Glossier Glassy High-Shine Lip Gloss
- 75Glossier Lip Gloss
- 75Glossier Ultralip Duo
- 75Glossier Ultralip Shine
- 75Glossier Women's Lip Glaze Sheer Lip Oil
- 75Huda Beauty Lip Stain Collection
- 75Huda Beauty Power Bullet Cream Glow Hydrating Lipstick
- 75Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick Bachelorette
- 75L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick
- 75Laura Mercier High Vibe Lip Color Blaze
- 75Laura Mercier Lip Glace (4.5g/0.15oz
- 75Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Pink
- 75Laura Mercier Lip Glace Moisturizing Lip GlossDuo,MlnSrbt/CrmBrul
- 75Laura Mercier Lip Glace
- 75Lip Smacker Bonne Bell Lip Smacker Original & Best Party Pack
- 75Lip Smacker Flip Gloss - Cherry Zinger
- 75Lip Smacker Flip Gloss Grape Gusher
- 75Lip Smacker Friendship Liquid Lip Gloss Party Pack
- 75Lip Smacker Hello Kitty Lippy Pal Shimmer Lip Gloss
- 75Lip Smacker Lippy Pal Swirl Gloss Unicorn
- 75Lip Smacker Lippy Pal Swirl Lip Gloss Kitten
- 75Lip Smacker Marvel Lip Balm
- 75Lip Smacker O&B Flip Gloss & Jewel Lip Balm Duo
- 75Lip Smacker s Liquid Lip Smacker Lip Party Pack
- 75MAC Glossed Out Lipglass Trio
- 75MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- 75MAC Mini Lipglass
- 75MAC Mini Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- 75MAC Two Glossy Lipglass Air Duo
- 75MAC Lipstick MAC Retro Matte
- 75MAC M.A.C. Lipglass High-Glossy Pencil
- 75MAC Lipglass - Pink - One Size
- 75MAC Locked Kiss Lipstick
- 75MAC Lustre Lipstick
- 75Maybelline Lip-Gloss Maybelline Lifter Gloss
- 75Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm
- 75Maybelline Lifter Gloss
- 75Maybelline Lifter Oil-in-Gel Lip Gloss
- 75NARS Afterglow Lip Balm
- 75NARS Afterglow Lip Oil
- 75NARS Afterglow Lip Shine
- 75NARS Line & Shine Lip Duo
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Fat Matte Smooth Color Lipstick
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Matte Liquid Lipstick
- 75NYX Suede Matte Lipstick
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss NYX
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Gloss
- 75NYX Professional Makeup SPF 30 Vanilla Bean Butter Gloss
- 75NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss Milkshakes Lip Gloss
- 75Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lip Balm
- 75Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Gloss
- 75Revlon Super Lustrous Glimmer Lip Oil
- 75Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss
- 75Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss
- 75RMS Beauty Chameleon Lip Lights
- 75RMS Beauty Legendary Lip Oil Lucia (a dragon fruit blush)
- 75RMS Beauty Lip Shine Color Moment
- 75RMS Beauty RMS Legendary Lip Oil In Shade ELLE W/limited Edition Ulta Keychain Lip Pouch
- 75Sephora Collection Glossed Icy Shine
- 75Sephora Collection Glossed Lip Gloss
- 75Sephora Collection Hydrating Gloss Balm
- 75Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Hydrating Lip Gloss
- 75Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Intense Hydrating Lip Gloss
- 75Sephora Collection Totally Juicy Lip Tint
- 75Sigma Beauty Infinity Point Lipstick
- 75Sigma Beauty Lip Cream
- 75Tarte maracuja juicy lip cheek shift
- 75Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Gloss with Charm
- 75Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump
- 75Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Shift
- 75Urban Decay Lip Toy Long-Lasting pH Hydrating Lip Oil Stain Pop Off
- 75Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Multidimensional Lip Gloss
- 75Urban Decay Vice Plumping Shine Balm Coconut Water
- 75Wet n Wild Chameleon Chrome Lip Foil
- 75Wet n Wild Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
- 75Wet n Wild Jelly Drip Lip Glaze - 0.14 fl oz
- 75Wet n Wild Lip Oil
- 75Wet n Wild Mega Inky Lip
- 75Wet n Wild Mega Last Matte Lip
- 75Wet n Wild Megaslicks Lip Gloss
- 75EOS Salted Caramel Tinted Lip Gloss - Warm Brown
- 75Tarte The Ultimate Juicy Duo Lip & Sip Set
- 75Becca Cosmetics Becca Ultimate Colour Gloss
- 75Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss
- 75Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
- 75Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick
- 75NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss
- 75Laura Mercier Lacquer Up Acrylick Lip Varnish
- 75Laura Mercier Lip Glace - 310 Melted Sugar by Laura Mercier for Women - 0.19 oz Lip Gloss
- 75Maybelline Lip-Gloss Lifter Maybelline
- 75NARS Afterglow Moisturizing Lip Gloss
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Jelly Job Lip Gloss
- 75Revlon (3 pack) Revlon ColorStay Overtime Longwearing Gloss Lipstick with Vitamin E, 500 Limitless Black Cherry, 0.07 fl oz
- 75Revlon PhotoReady Instant Plump Serum
- 75Sephora Collection Glossed Smoothing Lip Gloss
- 75Wet n Wild Color Icon Lip Gloss
- 75Wet n Wild Perfect Pout So Pouty Lip Gloss Balm
- 75NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Lip Gloss
- 75Kylie Cosmetics Kylie X Balmain Bundle High Gloss, Lip Liner Lipstick, Palette
- 75Clarins Water Lip Stain
- 75Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt-On Shimmerstick Lip Gloss
Which lip balm & long-wear lipstick contains PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- liquid pigment, resins, silicones; waterproof emulsion
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid lipstick base with film-forming polymers and waterproofing agents
- PFAS
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid lacquer lip colour with film-forming resins, likely acrylates or silicones
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicones, film-formers, water-resistant polymers (typical matte liquid lipstick base)
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Liquid gloss formula with waterproofing agent (type unspecified)
- PFAS
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Liquid gloss with waterproofing/long-wear polymer blend
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wax blend, silicones, pigments with unspecified waterproof coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- silicone-based liquid ink, waterproof coating
- Heavy metals
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- emollient blend with waterproofing agents
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid pigment suspension with waterproof polymer resin
- 1,4-dioxane (formulation byproduct)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- wax, pigments, silicones; waterproof long-wear coating
- Lead
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Liquid ink with film-forming polymers, waterproof binders
- 1,4-dioxane (trace solvent contaminant)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Synthetic polymer film coating (vinyl-type lacquer)
- PFAS
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid lacquer with waterproof film-forming polymers
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid pigment blend, waterproofing agents unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Lead
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Vinyl polymer (waterproof lip gloss base)
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cosmetic gloss base with waterproofing agents (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Oil-based lip stain with long-wearing/waterproof formula
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Glossy liquid lipstick with film-forming polymers and water-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- 1,4-dioxane (solvent/emulsion contaminant)
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- polymer film/silicone base with longwear liquid formulation
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed constituents
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- proprietary topcoat with waterproofing agents
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid pigment formula with matte silicone polymer base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- liquid pigment suspension with film-forming polymers, waterproof topcoat
- Heavy metals
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Film-forming polymers, silicones, waterproof coating
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- 30Bobbi Brown Luxe Matte Liquid Lipstick
- 30Clinique Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment
- 30L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lacque Resistance Liquid Lipstick
- 30L'Oréal L'Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipstick
- 30Lip Smacker Recode Lip Smacker Liquid Lipstick - 18 Say My Name - 3 ml
- 30MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
- 30Maybelline Lipstick Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid
- 30Maybelline Superstay 10 Hour Stain Gloss Pink Plush
- 30NYX (2 pack) NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL Smooth Matte Liquid Lipstick, 16hr Longwear, Undressed, 0.13 fl oz
- 30Wet n Wild Megalast Lock 'N' Shine Lip Color + Gloss
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