Bobbi Brown · Foundation & Primer
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base+ Moisturiser Primer
Skip if PFAS concerns matter; brand makes no disclosure.
Face primer moisturizer with typical cosmetic ingredients. No public PFAS testing or brand claims available; Bobbi Brown does not disclose PFAS status for this product.
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Material
water-based moisturizer, emulsified oil and water base
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Primer is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based emulsion combining hydrophilic and lipophilic ingredients to create a smooth primer base under makeup. The emulsified oil-and-water structure means preservatives, emulsifiers, and fragrance are dispersed throughout rather than concentrated in one phase. No ceramic, metal, or polymer coating is involved, eliminating leaching risks from glazes or non-stick surfaces; the hazard profile is limited to soluble additives and trace contaminants.
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 components
Product lists fragrance but does not enumerate specific scent compounds; common primer fragrances can trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible users. No brand statement on hypoallergenic formulation or fragrance sourcing is on record.
What’s reassuring
1,4-dioxane in emulsifiers or preservatives
No recall or test result naming 1,4-dioxane contamination in this product has been published. Water-based emulsions can harbor trace dioxane if certain polysorbate emulsifiers or PEG-derived ingredients are used; Bobbi Brown does not disclose whether sorbitan esters are dioxane-screened.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No established record of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) in this primer. Water-based products commonly use parabens or phenoxyethanol instead; brand ingredient list is not publicly available for independent verification.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
This is a liquid emulsion, not a powder, so talc presence is not typical. No public disclosure of talc-free or mineral-filler sourcing exists, but the product category and texture suggest talc is not an intended ingredient.
Heavy metals
Water-based primers are typically colorless or lightly tinted with synthetic dyes rather than mineral pigments; no lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination has been reported for this product. Bobbi Brown does not publish heavy-metal testing data.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bobbi Brown does not publicly disclose full ingredient safety data or PFAS testing results on this product. The brand has no recorded major safety recalls for this primer line and no published certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny) that would signal third-party vetting. Fragrance is listed but not broken down; this is standard industry practice but limits visibility into allergen triggers.
How it compares in its category
Water-based primers are a lower-hazard baseline in cosmetics compared to silicone or heavy metal-pigment formulas. Bobbi Brown sits in the prestige segment; equivalent drugstore primers (e.g., Maybelline, Neutrogena) offer similar water-based chemistry with comparable transparency gaps. High-end brands (e.g., MAC, Charlotte Tilbury) and clean-beauty labels (e.g., Tower 28, Ilia) offer equivalent or better ingredient disclosure.
If you buy it
Apply a small amount (pea-sized) to clean, dry skin; water-based primers absorb quickly and do not require special temperature handling. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve emulsion stability and prevent bacterial growth; most cosmetics degrade after 12 months once opened. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or swelling develops, particularly if you have fragrance sensitivity; patch-test on inner arm first if prone to reactions.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bobbi Brown has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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