Ilia Beauty Clean Makeup
No coating of concern recorded, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The brand has published no PFAS statement for this product that we could find.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Ilia Beauty Clean Makeup is made of, ingredients and materials
Ilia Beauty's Clean Makeup line uses mineral and plant-based pigments in place of synthetic colorants and does not disclose the presence of talc. The brand avoids known problematic additives like 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde releasers in its stated formulations. Specific mineral content and binding agents vary by product type (powder, cream, liquid), but the brand emphasizes non-nano mineral oxides and plant waxes. Without full unredacted ingredient lists publicly available for every SKU, independent verification of every claim is limited.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Heavy metals
Mineral pigments used in color cosmetics can carry trace heavy metals depending on ore source and processing. Ilia does not publish metal assay data, so risk cannot be ruled out, though responsible sourcing is implied by brand positioning.
Source, FDA ↗Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
If botanical extracts or essential oils are used, allergenic compounds (e.g., limonene, linalool) may be present but not individually listed; full fragrance INCIs are often withheld as trade secrets.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Talc contamination or presence
Ilia does not explicitly state talc-free on all products; talc-free status should be verified per SKU, as residual asbestos in talc remains a theoretical concern if present.
1,4-dioxane in preservatives or emulsifiers
Ilia markets avoiding this contaminant; no reported presence in Clean Makeup line, but full supplier audit data is not public.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Ilia's clean positioning suggests avoidance, but no explicit test data on this product line is publicly available; assumption based on brand ethos, not laboratory confirmation.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ilia Beauty maintains active marketing around 'clean' and non-toxic positioning, including third-party certifications (e.g., Leaping Bunny cruelty-free, and various clean beauty seals depending on product). The brand has not published a comprehensive PFAS policy statement, despite its Excellent PFAS safety grade, suggesting compliance may be incidental rather than deliberate. No major safety recalls or established contamination incidents are on record for this line. The brand discloses most ingredients on packaging and online, though full INCIs are not uniformly detailed.
How it compares in its category
Ilia Beauty Clean Makeup sits in the premium clean beauty segment, alongside brands like Kosas and Glossier, with pricing and formulation philosophy comparable to natural-mineral makeup leaders. Unlike some competitors, Ilia does not prominently advertise talc-free status, which is now standard for responsible cosmetics brands but worth confirming per product. The PFAS safety grade of 75/100 is above average for color cosmetics, though not exceptional; most talc-free mineral makeup lines score similarly or higher. Transparency on specific pigment sourcing lags behind some competitors in the category.
If you buy it
Apply powders and creams with clean brushes and avoid inhaling loose powder formulations, particularly if sensitivity to mineral dusts exists. Do not heat or ingest; store in cool, dry conditions away from direct light to prevent pigment degradation. Replace products every 6-12 months or if texture, odor, or separation changes. Patch test on inner arm or ear first, especially if sensitive to fragrance or plant-derived botanicals listed on the label.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 100% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Ilia Beauty has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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