Fenty Beauty · Foundation & Primer
Fenty Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Grip Trip Hydrating Primer
Lower concern cosmetic primer. Brand silent on PFAS; no public testing found.
Fenty Beauty's hydrating primer contains standard cosmetic ingredients without known PFAS use. No brand disclosure or third-party verification available on PFAS content.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based primer, common cosmetic emollients and polymers
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Fenty Fenty Beauty Hydrating Primer is made of, ingredients and materials
Grip Trip is a water-based hydrating primer, meaning its base is water rather than silicone or oil, with added emollients (likely glycerin or similar humectants) and film-forming polymers to create adherence and hydration. Water-based formulas generally present lower volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing than solvent-based primers and reduce skin barrier disruption. The polymers used in primers like this are typically acrylates or cellulose derivatives, which do not degrade into microplastics at normal use temperatures and are not ingested; contamination is not a documented hazard for applied cosmetics.
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 contact sensitizers
Water-based cosmetics like this primer typically contain fragrance compounds to improve sensory appeal. Fragrance is a known allergen and irritant in susceptible individuals, but specific allergens in Grip Trip are not disclosed publicly, making individual risk assessment impossible without patch testing.
1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethoxylated ingredients
Water-based primers often contain ethoxylated emulsifiers or humectants (e.g., ceteareth compounds) that can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during manufacture. Public ingredient lists for Grip Trip do not specify ethoxylated surfactants, but this class of contaminant is plausible in formulations of this type and is not declared or tested by the brand publicly.
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 formaldehyde donors or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives have been publicly identified in this product or typical water-based Fenty formulations. Standard preservatives in prestige primers (phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone) are not classified as formaldehyde sources, though allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives is individually variable.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Hydrating primers are not typically pigmented; Grip Trip is described as clear or translucent. Pigmented cosmetics carry documented risk of cadmium, lead, or chromium in colorants, but this product is not marketed as a color-correcting or tinted primer, so pigment contamination is not a documented concern.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
Grip Trip is a liquid hydrating primer and does not contain talc as a listed or inferred ingredient. Talc contamination is a hazard class for powder-based cosmetics; it is not applicable to this product format.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Fenty Beauty has not publicly disclosed ingredient lists, allergen warnings, or formulation philosophy in ways typically associated with transparency leaders (e.g., EWG verification, full ingredient transparency statements). The brand has not faced major public recalls or formal safety violations on record, but independent third-party testing or certifications for this specific product are not documented in open sources. Ingredient disclosure on product packaging and retailer sites is the primary safety reference available to consumers.
How it compares in its category
Water-based primers are increasingly common and generally carry lower documented hazard profiles than silicone or oil-based alternatives in cosmetic formulations. Hydrating primers specifically rely on emollients that pose no established microplastic risk, unlike some metallic or mica-heavy products. Among branded prestige primers, Fenty's formula sits in the middle range for transparency; competitors like Tatcha and Hourglass publish more detailed ingredient and safety information, while drugstore primers often have comparable ingredient profiles with less brand mystique.
If you buy it
Apply primer to clean, dry skin before makeup; water-based formulas dry quickly and do not require heat or special storage beyond room temperature away from direct sunlight. Discontinue use immediately if redness, itching, or swelling occurs; patch-test on the inner arm first if you have sensitive or reactive skin, as fragrance, emulsifiers, or preservatives can trigger contact dermatitis in individuals with known sensitivities. Replace every 6-12 months once opened; primers are not subject to significant degradation, but contamination from repeated skin contact is possible. No special ventilation or handling is required during application.
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
- Fenty Beauty has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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