Amazon.com: Anastasia Makeup
No known PFAS risk, but brand discloses nothing.
Anastasia cosmetics contain typical makeup ingredients like pigments and waxes with no public PFAS involvement. Brand makes no PFAS statements; standard cosmetics carry lower concern than treated textiles or coated cookware.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
pigments, powders, waxes, oils
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- 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.
What Amazon.com: Anastasia Makeup is made of, ingredients and materials
Anastasia makeup products are formulated from pigments, waxes, and oils typical of color cosmetics. Pigment safety depends on trace heavy metal content (lead, cadmium, chromium) and whether colorants are synthetic or natural sources. Waxes and oils in powders and creams are generally inert carriers but can concentrate contaminants if sourced from unvetted suppliers. The absence of water in most Anastasia products reduces risk of bacterial growth, a concern in cream and liquid formulas.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Anastasia products often contain fragrance listed as a single ingredient rather than broken into constituent allergens (e.g., limonene, linalool). Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or multiple chemical sensitivities should patch test. No major allergen incidents on record.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
No recalls or test failures on record for Anastasia makeup. US cosmetic regulations limit lead to 0.1 ppm in lip products; brand does not publish pigment sourcing or testing data, leaving verification impossible outside regulatory compliance.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Powder-dominant Anastasia formulas require minimal or no preservatives. Cream and liquid products may use preservative systems; brand does not disclose whether DMDM hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea are used, but neither has been flagged in safety reports for this brand.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Many Anastasia powders use mica, silica, and synthetic oxides rather than talc as primary colorants and texturizers. No public evidence of talc use or asbestos contamination in this brand's products; formulation transparency is limited, so sourcing cannot be independently verified.
Synthetic azo dyes and color additives
Anastasia powders and shadows rely primarily on iron oxides, mica, and non-azo colorants approved for cosmetic use. Brand does not disclose dye chemistry in detail, but no recalls or regulatory warnings for this product line exist.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Anastasia Beverly Hills does not publicly disclose formulation safety data, ingredient sourcing, or third-party testing results on its website or marketing materials. No recalls tied to heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or other regulated contaminants have been reported for Anastasia products in FDA or consumer databases. The brand is owned by Estee Lauder Companies, which operates under US cosmetic regulations but does not appear to pursue additional certifications (e.g., clean beauty, non-GMO project) that signal enhanced safety commitments.
How it compares in its category
Anastasia products sit in the mainstream color cosmetics tier, similar in regulatory oversight to most mass-market brands. Brands with certified clean or transparent sourcing (e.g., RMS Beauty, Ilia) publish heavy metal test results; Anastasia does not. Conversely, no public safety record distinguishes Anastasia as higher risk than peers. Powder formulas from this brand carry slightly lower concern than cream or liquid products because they lack water and preservative systems that can release formaldehyde.
If you buy it
Store products in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent wax or oil separation and potential oxidation. Do not ingest or apply to broken or irritated skin. Discontinue use if itching, rash, or respiratory irritation occurs after application. Replace products every 12-18 months to minimize risk of microbial contamination or ingredient degradation, especially liquid or cream formulas. If you have known sensitivities to fragrance, mica, or synthetic dyes, patch test before full use.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 60% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Anastasia has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
More makeup grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.