Pressed Powder, ranked by PFAS safety
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MAC Fix+
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral pigments)
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Limited concern
Mica and silica inhalation during application
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth in compact
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Powder formula rarely needs waterproofing that would add PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129
Talc and mineral pigments (pressed powder)
Talc inhalation and asbestos contamination risk
Moderate concern
Lead
Limited concern
Respiratory irritation from aerosolized particles
High concern
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, though MAC doesn't disclose ingredient details.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Mineral powder (talc or mica base)
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Fragrance allergens
Limited concern
Bacterial or mold growth (maintenance-dependent)
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Powder formula typically avoids waterproofing agents associated with PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder
talc, mica, mineral pigments
Talc inhalation risk
Limited concern
Skin irritation or sensitization
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. No PFAS triggers found, though brand offers no explicit confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Setting Powder
Talc, mica, silica powder base
Talc and asbestos contamination
Limited concern
Inhalation hazard from fine particulates
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Mineral powder base typical of this category with no documented PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder
Talc, mica, pigments, silica (pressed powder)
Talc purity and asbestos contamination risk
Limited concern
Inhalation of fine mineral particles
Moderate concern
Low-medium risk. Mineral-based powder with no obvious water or stain-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Bare Minerals Original Foundation
bareMinerals Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide)
Inhalation risk from particulate powder
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Mineral foundation rarely needs PFAS, though brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Bare Minerals Original Foundation
bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder
Mineral powder (talc, mica, oxides)
Talc contamination (asbestos)
Limited concern
Mica sourcing and child labor
Limited concern
Inhalation risk during use
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Mineral powder presents lower inherent PFAS risk, but brand silence on sourcing limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Bare Minerals Original Foundation
ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Brand New - 100% Fill Level / Fairly Medium 05 / 9 g / 0.3 oz
mineral powder (talc-free formulation)
Inhalation of powder particulates
Limited concern
Binder and gum resin residuals (silica, bismuth oxychloride)
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Talc-free mineral powder presents lower PFAS concern, though brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Loose Face Powder
talc, mica, mineral pigments
Asbestos contamination (talc sourcing)
Moderate concern
Inhalation particulate exposure
High concern
Heavy metals
Limited concern
Microbial growth in loose powder packaging
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Traditional mineral formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, though brand silence limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Loose Face Powder Translucent
talc, mica, mineral pigments
Talc inhalation and respiratory exposure
Moderate concern
Talc contamination with asbestos or asbestiform minerals
Limited concern
Mica contamination and labeling opacity
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. No known PFAS in standard talc and mica powders, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Coty Paris silver air-spun powder compact
talc, mica, powder; compact casing likely plastic or metal
Asbestos contamination in talc
Limited concern
Inhalation risk from powder particles
Moderate concern
Low-medium risk. This powder itself presents minimal PFAS concern with no known drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Vintage 1930s 1940s Coty Air Spun L'Aimant SOLEIL D'or .63oz Powder Partial
talc powder with mineral pigments
Asbestos contamination in talc
High concern
Lead
Moderate concern
Talc particle inhalation
High concern
Undisclosed additives and stabilizers
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Vintage talc powder lacks modern waterproofing treatments typical of PFAS-risk cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Airspun By Coty 2.3 Oz / 65 Face Powder 070-11 Naturally Neutral R26
Talc-based face powder with mineral pigments
Talc inhalation risk
Moderate concern
Asbestos contamination in talc
Limited concern
Talc clumping and coating degradation
Limited concern
Low-medium risk. Traditional talc powder lacks typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
THE NADREE: Coty Airspun Face Powder 65g
Talc-based powder (likely talc, mica, mineral pigments)
Talc inhalation and asbestos contamination (historical risk class)
Limited concern
Talc sourcing and mining ethics opacity
Moderate concern
Low-medium risk. No known PFAS triggers, though talc sourcing opacity leaves modest uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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