Cote Beauty Color Crush Set
Lower-risk category, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
Color Crush is an eyeshadow and lip set without known PFAS-prone coatings or water-resistant treatments. Cosmetic pigments rank lower for PFAS risk than waterproof formulas, though the brand makes no public PFAS statement.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
pigmented color cosmetics (eyeshadow/lip set)
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Cote Beauty Color Crush Set non-toxic? What it is made of
Côte Color Crush sets are pigmented eyeshadow and lip products formulated as pressed or liquid cosmetics. The hazard profile depends on colorant source (synthetic iron oxides, mica, talc alternatives, or organic dyes) and binder chemistry. Pressed eyeshadows commonly use talc, silica, or talc-free mineral blends; pigment stability and impurity levels vary by supplier. Lip products add emollients and may contain dyes regulated differently than eye-safe pigments, so cross-application carries mild 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.
Talc or talc-contaminated mineral powders
Pressed eyeshadow formulations commonly use talc for texture unless marketed talc-free. No public specification available for Côte products; if present, chronic inhalation carries mild respiratory irritation risk, especially with repeat application in poorly ventilated spaces.
Lead
Colorants in eyeshadow and lip products are sourced from third-party pigment suppliers; FDA limits exist but are not pre-market enforced. Côte has not disclosed testing data. Risk is low for occasional use but cumulative with repeated daily application over years.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
If Color Crush products contain fragrance (common in tinted lip products), individual allergens are not listed on packaging under US regulations. Cross-reactivity with other fragranced products and eye-sensitive individuals poses mild contact dermatitis risk.
Bacterial contamination from packaging or storage
Pressed eyeshadow and open-pan lip products are vulnerable to contamination if stored in humid bathrooms or touched with unclean applicators. Brand guidance on airless vs. open packaging unknown; standard hygiene measures (brush cleaning, replacement) mitigate risk.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public record of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) identified in Côte formulations. Standard risk for this product category, but brand provides no formulation transparency to confirm absence.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Côte maintains no publicly available ingredient transparency portal or third-party certifications (Clean Beauty, Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified). The brand has not issued statements on heavy metal testing, formaldehyde releasers, or PFAS avoidance despite industry movement toward disclosure. No recalls or safety controversies are on record for this brand. Silence on safety protocols is typical of emerging indie brands but limits consumer confidence in manufacturing standards.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market eyeshadow palettes and lip sets face consistent concerns around talc dust inhalation, lead/cadmium traces in synthetic pigments, and fragrance allergens. Côte's lower-PFAS tier suggests formulation without water-resistant Teflon-type coating or polyfluoroalkyl additives, positioning it ahead of long-wear cosmetics. However, without third-party testing disclosure, it offers no advantage over certified brands (e.g., Pacifica, Ilia, RMS) that publish heavy metal limits or talc-free claims.
If you buy it
Patch-test eyeshadow on inner eyelid 24-48 hours before full use to screen for pigment or fragrance sensitivity. Apply with brushes rather than fingers to minimize inhalation of pressed powder dust. Do not use eye products on lips unless labeled for dual use. Replace after 6-12 months or if odor, texture change, or moisture ingress occurs, as pressed cosmetics degrade and can harbor bacteria if stored in humid bathrooms.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Côte has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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