Drunk Elephant Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Liquid cosmetic with lower PFAS concern; brand silent on PFAS.
Amino Rain is a water-based serum with no known water-repellent or grease-resistant finish. No public PFAS claims or third-party testing found.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous serum, typically water and glycerin base with amino acids and botanical extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Drunk Elephant Amino Rain Glasswater Serum is made of, ingredients and materials
Amino Rain is a water-based serum, typically formulated around aqueous glycerin and amino acids with botanical extracts. This material class avoids the volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, and synthetic polymers that create hazard concern in solid cosmetics or oil-based serums. The aqueous base means no risk of talc contamination, antimony in polyester emulsifiers, or volatile off-gassing during storage or use.
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 (undisclosed botanical extracts and fragrance components)
Drunk Elephant does not publicly break down fragrance or botanical extract composition. Amino acids and plant extracts in serum form can trigger contact dermatitis or sensitization in individuals with history of cosmetic reactions, though incidence is lower than in synthetic fragrance blends.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Drunk Elephant does not disclose preservative identity on retail labels. Aqueous serums require preservatives to prevent microbial growth; formaldehyde-releasing preservatives like methylisothiazolinone are possible but less common in premium brands. No product-specific data on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No recalls or published testing data for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in Amino Rain. Aqueous serums with botanical extracts carry theoretical risk if source plants or processing introduce contaminants, but this is not on record for this product or brand.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane (dioxane contaminant in ethoxylated ingredients)
Amino Rain does not list ethoxylated surfactants in disclosed formulations; the glycerin and amino acid base are low-risk for dioxane. Dioxane concern applies primarily to foaming cleansers and shampoos, not serums of this type.
Microplastic contamination (exfoliating particles or polyethylene beads)
Amino Rain is a non-exfoliating serum with no disclosed polyethylene, polypropylene, or synthetic micro-particles. Risk is absent by category and design.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Drunk Elephant is owned by Estee Lauder and maintains a 'clean beauty' marketing posture, but does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing, third-party testing for heavy metals or allergens, or PFAS avoidance statements. The brand has no documented safety recalls or controversies tied to this specific product line. Ingredient lists are disclosed via retailer sites and product packaging, but Drunk Elephant does not routinely publish toxicology reports or environmental impact data.
How it compares in its category
Lightweight aqueous serums occupy a lower-hazard segment than creams, foundations, or pigmented products. Amino Rain avoids formaldehyde releasers and azo dyes common in color cosmetics, and has no known flame retardants or antimicrobial coatings. Compared to serums with silicone or synthetic fragrance, this glycerin-and-extract formula presents fewer irritant and sensitization triggers, though botanical extracts carry mild allergenic potential depending on individual sensitivity.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve amino acid and botanical potency; aqueous formulas are stable at room temperature for 12-24 months. Discontinue if redness, itching, or swelling develops, as amino acids and plant extracts can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No special containment or handling is needed; discard empty bottle in regular waste after rinsing. Patch test on inner arm before full facial application if you have reactive skin.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Drunk Elephant has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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