Bobbi Brown · Foundation & Primer
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Primer Moisturizer Gift Set Duo
No public PFAS disclosure; cosmetic primers rarely require it.
Bobbi Brown provides no PFAS transparency for this primer moisturizer. Cosmetic formulations typically have lower PFAS risk than treated textiles or coated cookware, but ingredient lists remain proprietary.
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Material
cosmetic formula (cream/primer base)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Gift Set Duo is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based cream primer moisturizer, typically formulated with glycerin, silicones, emollients, and botanical extracts (vitamin-enriched claims usually reference vitamins E, C, or B-complex). The texture relies on emulsifiers to blend oil and water phases; the 'enriched' descriptor suggests added antioxidants or plant actives, which are cosmetic performance ingredients, not safety risks. No known heavy metals, talc, or talc replacements are standard in this product line based on published ingredient lists.
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.
1,4-dioxane (synthetic fragrance/emulsifier contaminant)
Not an intentional ingredient, but a trace contaminant occasionally detected in cosmetics using ethoxylated ingredients. No specific testing published for this product; risk is typical across the prestige cosmetic category and below levels of concern for topical application.
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed fragrance components)
Bobbi Brown primers typically list 'fragrance' as a blanket term. Cosmetic fragrance mixes are not individually itemized by law, so specific allergens (limonene, linalool, geraniol) are not disclosed on label. Risk depends on individual sensitivity; patch testing is recommended for reactive skin.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public data or recalls linking this product to formaldehyde releasers (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea). Estée Lauder-owned brands typically use gentler or masking preservatives in prestige lines, though ingredient lists should be checked for specific formulations.
Source, ATSDR ↗Lead
Vitamin and plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics can accumulate trace metals from soil, but no recalls or testing data exist for Bobbi Brown primers. Risk is theoretical and falls within standard cosmetic regulatory oversight; topical exposure is minimal compared to ingested products.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic particles (if exfoliating beads present)
This product is a smooth moisturizer primer, not a scrub or exfoliant, so no microplastic beads are present. No hazard applies to this formulation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bobbi Brown is owned by Estée Lauder, which publishes ingredient lists and complies with FDA cosmetic regulations. The brand has no documented recalls specific to this primer product and maintains routine ingredient transparency on product packaging and online. No independent third-party certifications (organic, cruelty-free seals) are claimed for this line, positioning it as a conventional prestige cosmetic. Estée Lauder does not publicly disclose PFAS testing results across its portfolio, which is typical for the prestige cosmetics sector but limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Face primers as a category carry lower intrinsic hazard than powder or color cosmetics, since they avoid talc and pigment-based metals (iron oxides, titanium dioxide in foundations). This product's vitamin-enriched moisturizer hybrid sits in the mid-to-premium price tier; comparable alternatives from brands like MAC Fix+, Laura Mercier, or Tatcha follow identical regulatory and disclosure norms. The main differentiator is brand reputation and ingredient novelty, not safety profile.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve active ingredients (vitamins degrade under heat and UV). Use a clean spatula or pump dispenser to avoid bacterial contamination if the jar format is chosen over a tube. Discard if you notice separation, odor change, or color shift, as these signal formula breakdown. Perform a patch test on inner arm before facial application if you have sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, as cosmetic fragrances are common irritants.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% 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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