Becca Cosmetics · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
BECCA x Chrissy Teigen Glow Gloss
Lower concern; liquid gloss cosmetics rarely require PFAS with no detected red flags.
This liquid cosmetic product contains glycerin, silicones, and pigments with no known PFAS-dependent function. Becca makes no PFAS claims either way.
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Material
Glycerin, silicones, pigments, film-formers (typical liquid cosmetic gloss)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What BECCA x Chrissy Teigen Glow Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a liquid lip gloss based on glycerin, silicones, and film-forming polymers, the standard architecture for modern glosses. Pigments provide color and shimmer; silicones give slip and spreadability without grittiness. This chemistry is inherently low-risk because liquid cosmetics have minimal surface area for degradation and are ingested in tiny amounts during normal use. Glycerin and silicones are well-tolerated by lip tissue and do not bioaccumulate.
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
Glosses often contain fragrance compounds that can sensitize lips with repeated exposure. Becca does not itemize fragrance ingredients (legally protected as trade secret), so individuals with fragrance sensitivity cannot pre-screen. Patch test on the inner wrist first if you have known sensitivities.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Lip products expose pigments to oral mucosa. Becca does not publish heavy-metal test data for this gloss. Iron oxides and synthetic colorants in cosmetic-grade formulations are regulated by the FDA colorant list, but lead and cadmium contamination remains theoretically possible if sourcing or manufacturing controls are weak. No recalls or complaints are on record for this product.
Source, FDA ↗Silicone bioaccumulation concern
Cyclic siloxanes (used in many glosses for feel) have been studied for persistence in aquatic systems, not human tissue. No established evidence of silicone accumulation in lip tissue from cosmetic use. The amount deposited per application is vanishingly small.
Microplastics
Liquid glosses may contain synthetic polymers (acrylates, polyethylene) classified as microplastics. These do not dissolve in saliva and are ingested with the product. No toxicological evidence of harm from cosmetic-grade microplastics at the dose delivered by lip gloss, but environmental and gastrointestinal persistence remain areas of emerging research.
Source, EPA ↗Talc contamination (if present as filler)
Liquid glosses typically do not use talc as a base, so this is a low concern for this specific product format. Becca's formula relies on glycerin and silicones, not mineral powders, avoiding talc-linked asbestos risk altogether.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Becca Cosmetics (now owned by Estee Lauder Companies) does not publicly disclose ingredient testing for heavy metals, allergens, or contaminants beyond regulatory compliance. The brand has no documented recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line. No third-party certifications (cruelty-free, clean beauty standards, heavy-metal testing) are advertised. Standard FDA cosmetic oversight applies; full ingredient declaration is available on the packaging or brand website.
How it compares in its category
Liquid glosses have lower concern for powder inhalation risk and typically contain fewer drying agents than long-wear formulas. Compared to matte lip products, glosses do not require as many film-formers or silica, reducing irritation potential. Becca's formula is representative of mid-to-premium tier glosses; no measurable safety gap exists versus drugstore alternatives in this category.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to avoid inadvertent ingestion; the amount used per application (typically under 0.1 grams) keeps exposure negligible. Do not heat or flame the product; keep away from eyes and mucous membranes if you have known sensitivities to silicones or fragrance. Replace if separated, discolored, or past expiration (typically 2-3 years for unopened; 12 months after opening). Wash hands after application if you frequently touch your face.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Becca Cosmetics has made none
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