Anastasia Beverly Hills · Makeup
Brow Freeze Extreme Hold Laminated Brow Wax
Skip until brand discloses coating ingredients or sources data.
Brow wax formulations often include proprietary coatings and hold agents not disclosed by brand. No public PFAS testing or ingredient transparency available for this product.
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Material
wax blend, unspecified coating agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Brow Freeze Extreme Hold Brow Wax is made of, ingredients and materials
Brow Freeze is a wax blend formulation designed for long-wear hold and lamination effect. The brand does not publicly specify the exact wax types (natural, synthetic, or blend), thickening agents, or the identity of coating agents mentioned in the product name. Wax products typically contain preservatives, fragrance compounds, and emulsifiers; the lamination effect suggests film-forming resins whose chemical identity is undisclosed. Without full ingredient disclosure, assessment of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fragrance allergen load is limited to general category risk.
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 fragrance compounds
Cosmetic waxes typically contain fragrance blends; Anastasia does not disclose specific fragrance ingredients on this product. Fragrance is a leading cause of cosmetic contact dermatitis and sensitization, particularly in products applied to sensitive facial skin.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wax blends require preservatives to prevent microbial growth; common choices include formaldehyde-releasing agents (imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) or contaminating levels of 1,4-dioxane. Brand does not disclose which preservative system is used in this formulation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating agent composition and VOC off-gassing
The product name explicitly references lamination, implying a film-forming resin or synthetic coating. The brand does not identify these agents publicly, creating uncertainty around VOC emissions, skin sensitization potential, or dermal absorption. Wax-based coatings can off-gas during application or storage in warm conditions.
Microplastic content or synthetic polymer shedding
Laminated wax formulations often contain microbeads or finely dispersed synthetic polymers to create texture and hold. No public disclosure or testing data from Anastasia Beverly Hills addresses whether this product contains microplastics or microbeads.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Brow waxes that include pigmentation may contain iron oxides, synthetic colorants, or bismuth compounds. No public testing or recall data exists for this specific product; risk is standard for the cosmetic category unless independently tested.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Anastasia Beverly Hills does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or testing data on their website or product literature for this item. The brand has not issued public statements on PFAS use, heavy metal testing, or third-party certification (e.g., Clean Beauty standards or dermatological approval). No recalls or formal safety controversies specific to Brow Freeze Extreme Hold are recorded in public databases. Lack of transparency on coating agents and preservatives is the primary disclosure gap.
How it compares in its category
Laminated brow waxes in this category typically rely on synthetic resins and film-forming polymers to achieve long wear; Anastasia's formulation is not notably different in category practice. Competitors (e.g., Gimme Brow, Boy Brow) vary in ingredient disclosure but also commonly withhold detailed resin identity. Price and performance position this product as mid-premium; budget alternatives often carry similar transparency limits, while prestige brands with Clean Beauty certification may disclose more.
If you buy it
Patch test on a small area of skin (inner arm or behind ear) before full brow application, as fragrance and preservative blends in waxes can trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to prevent separation or degradation of the wax matrix. Replace after 12 months or if the texture becomes grainy, separated, or develops an off odor, as preservative efficacy declines with age. Avoid contact with eyes; if irritation occurs, discontinue and rinse thoroughly.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Anastasia Beverly Hills has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Brow Freeze Extreme Hold Laminated Brow Wax?
- water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, pigments, emollients
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- Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances
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