Covergirl Outlast All Day Lip
Waterproof lip formula raises concern. No PFAS disclosure available.
Long-wear waterproof cosmetics often use fluorinated compounds, but CoverGirl offers no ingredient transparency. No lab data exists to confirm or rule out PFAS.
The better-graded swap
Revlon
Revlon Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick
75/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
long-wear liquid pigment and film-forming resins with waterproofing agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Covergirl Outlast All Day Lip is made of, ingredients and materials
Covergirl Outlast All Day Lip is a long-wear liquid lipstick combining pigments, film-forming resins (likely acrylics or urethane-based), and waterproofing agents to create a durable, non-transfer formula. The waterproofing function in a lip product typically involves either silicone polymers, synthetic waxes, or in some cases PFOA/PFOS-type surfactants, though Covergirl has not disclosed which agents are used here. Liquid lipsticks have higher exposure time on mucous membranes than solid formulas, and any synthetic polymers or undisclosed additives warrant scrutiny.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Heavy metals
Liquid lip formulas rely on iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and synthetic lakes for color. Covergirl does not publish pigment sourcing or heavy metal testing data; FDA cosmetic regulations do not mandate pre-market heavy metal limits for colorants, leaving exposure uncertain.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Film-forming acrylics and urethane-based polymers used in long-wear lipsticks can incorporate formaldehyde as a crosslinker or release small amounts during storage or heating. Covergirl has not disclosed resin chemistry or formal safety testing for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens
Covergirl Outlast contains fragrance listed as an ingredient; specific allergens (linalool, limonene, etc.) are not disclosed on packaging. Long-wear lip products pose higher mucosal contact risk than other cosmetics if formula migrates inward during eating or drinking.
Synthetic polymer bioaccumulation and oral exposure
Microparticles of resin and wax from long-wear lipstick can be ingested during meals or lip contact. No toxicological data is publicly available on chronic ingestion of acrylate or urethane oligomers from cosmetic use, but regular ingestion of synthetic polymers is not established as safe.
PFAS
Waterproof lip formulas frequently rely on fluorinated surfactants or water-repellent polymers that may contain PFOA, PFOS, or related PFAS. Covergirl's silence on this mechanism and the Poor PFAS grade assigned to this product indicate undisclosed risk; lip products are ingested and absorbed through mucous membrane.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Covergirl (owned by Coty Inc.) has not publicly committed to PFAS phase-out or provided ingredient-level disclosure regarding waterproofing agents in this product. The brand does not hold third-party certifications (such as EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny, or non-GMO project) that would signal independent safety review. No voluntary recalls or regulatory actions specific to this lip formula are on public record, but the lack of transparency on film-forming resin chemistry and waterproofing mechanism is a compliance weakness in a category where fragrance allergens and heavy metal pigments have been concerns at competitors.
How it compares in its category
Long-wear liquid lipsticks as a class carry higher scrutiny for heavy metal content in pigments and potential formaldehyde releasers in resin systems than traditional creamy lipsticks. Covergirl Outlast does not stand apart on labeling; many mainstream brands (Revlon, Maybelline) use similar waterproof resin chemistry without disclosure. Premium or indie brands (Glossier, Sephora Collection) have begun phasing in cleaner polymer systems and fragrance-free formulations, making them lower-concern alternatives if PFAS and synthetic polymer exposure are concerns.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to lips only; avoid ingestion and contact with eyes or broken skin, as the film-forming resins are not designed for internal or sensitive-tissue use. Remove with alcohol-free makeup remover or oil cleanser to prevent resin buildup and lip drying. Do not heat or expose to direct sunlight for prolonged periods, as stability of synthetic polymers and pigment dispersion may degrade. Replace if color changes, separation occurs, or formula thickens, indicating degradation or bacterial growth in the bottle; typical shelf life is 18-24 months once opened.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- CoverGirl has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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