Lip Gloss, ranked by PFAS safety
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MAC
Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
Silicone-based non-sticky gloss formula (typical MAC formulation)
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed composition)
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (cosmetic solvent contaminant)
Limited concern
Bacterial colonization on applicator wand
Moderate concern
Lower concern, silicone glosses carry minimal PFAS risk, but MAC offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss
Oil base (likely mineral or plant oils), wax, pigment, no known fluorinated coatings
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed ingredients
Limited concern
Bacterial or fungal contamination over time
Limited concern
Oil rancidity and oxidative byproducts
Limited concern
Lower concern, oil-based lip cosmetic with no documented PFAS triggers, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Lip Shimmer
Natural waxes, oils, and pigments (beeswax, jojoba oil, mineral mica)
Fragrance allergens (essential oils)
Limited concern
Oxidation of natural oils (rancidity)
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern, natural lip colorant with no waterproofing claims or synthetic coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Hot Escape Afterglow Lip Oil
Oil blend (jojoba, argan, vitamin E); typical lip oil formulation without aqueous content
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Oxidation and rancidity of botanical oils
Limited concern
Lower concern; lip oil formulation unlikely to require water-resistant or grease-resistant treatments, but NARS makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush & Lip Shine Duo
liquid blush & lip shine, pigments, humectants, film-formers in water or solvent base
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Parabens
Limited concern
Microbial contamination after opening
Limited concern
Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about ingredients or PFAS policy.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Lip Gloss Bougainville
Pigments, oils, waxes, resins in liquid/gel formula
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitization
Limited concern
Lower concern; lip gloss formulas rarely contain PFAS, but NARS discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Fair Mini Glossy Lips Duo
Pigments, waxes, oils, resins in lip gloss formulation
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane (synthetic resin contaminant)
Limited concern
Resin volatilization under heat or UV exposure
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip gloss; no public evidence of risk, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Hyaluronic Happikiss
Lip tint pigments, humectants, waxes, oils in cosmetic formulation
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Contact sensitization from waxes or fragrance compounds
Moderate concern
Lower-concern cosmetic product with no known PFAS triggers; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Pillow Talk Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm
Wax, oils, pigments, emollients in a cream lip product
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Limited concern
Coating degradation and lip irritation from excipients
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a standard cream cosmetic; no red flags in formulation type, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss
Hydrocarbon waxes, oils, and pigments
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Microplastics
Limited concern
Skin irritation from hydrocarbon accumulation
Limited concern
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but Maybelline provides no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
(2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Shine, Stone, 0.18 fl oz
lip gloss with hyaluronic acid, typical polymers and film-formers
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for this lip gloss; no waterproofing treatment implied, typical cosmetic formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline
Shine Sensational Lip Gloss
Glycerin, silicone, wax, pigments
Lead
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane as trace manufacturing byproduct
Limited concern
Ingestion risk from lip application
Moderate concern
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone formulation, but cosmetics lack transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
NYX Professional Makeup
Fat Oil Lip Drip
Emollient lip oil blend (likely silicone, plant oils, vitamin E)
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed sensitizers
Limited concern
Oxidative degradation of plant oils and vitamin E
Limited concern
1,4-dioxane contamination from emulsifiers
Limited concern
Lower-concern cosmetic; lip oils rarely require PFAS, but NYX offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
NYX Professional Makeup
Duck Plump Lip Gloss
Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Limited concern
Preservative-related irritation or contamination
Limited concern
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula with no known PFAS-use pathway, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
NYX Professional Makeup
Butter Gloss
Oil, wax, and pigment emulsion (typical gloss formulation)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Limited concern
Preservative or emulsifier irritation
Limited concern
Lower PFAS concern for a standard lip gloss; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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