True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C
Lower concern for typical serum formulation; no PFAS-specific data found.
Ilia Beauty does not disclose PFAS-related information for this product. Liquid cosmetic serums typically have lower PFAS risk than powders or water-resistant formulas, but no independent testing or brand transparency available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid cosmetic serum, presumed water and glycerin base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What True Skin Serum Concealer with Vitamin C is made of, ingredients and materials
True Skin Serum Concealer is a liquid cosmetic base presumed to contain water and glycerin as primary solvents, typical for modern serum-type concealers. This formulation avoids talc and solid particulate matrices, eliminating inhalation and contamination risks associated with powder products. Liquid bases are generally less prone to bacterial proliferation during normal storage and application than cream or powder formats.
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 sensitizers
Serum concealers in the clean-beauty category often contain botanical extracts or essential oils marketed as active ingredients; specific fragrance composition for this product is not published, leaving allergenic potential unquantified.
Preservative system stability and microbial growth
Liquid water-based formulations require active preservatives; if the product remains opened or stored in warm, humid conditions, preservative efficacy may degrade, increasing risk of bacterial or fungal colonization.
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 testing data or recalls on record for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in this concealer line. Regulatory compliance with FDA cosmetic metal limits is presumed but not independently verified.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public documentation links this product to formaldehyde donors such as DMDM hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea; clean-beauty positioning suggests avoidance, but ingredient list verification is required.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-Dioxane as a byproduct
Serum-base concealers may contain ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers that introduce trace 1,4-dioxane; no third-party testing or disclosure from Ilia Beauty confirms absence or presence in this formulation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Ilia Beauty maintains a public commitment to clean beauty standards and ingredient transparency on product pages. The brand does not explicitly market PFAS-free status and publishes limited third-party testing documentation for individual products. No recalls or regulatory action on record for this concealer line as of available public data.
How it compares in its category
Serum concealers are a lower-risk subcategory compared to powder or cream formats, which may contain talc, heavy metal pigments, or synthetic preservatives at higher concentrations. Ilia's positioning in the prestige clean-beauty segment typically means avoidance of legacy concern ingredients (1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde releasers) compared to mass-market alternatives. Individual shade formulations and pigment sources are not routinely disclosed, leaving heavy metal content unverified.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to preserve emulsion stability and prevent microbial growth. Do not heat or microwave the product. Replace if consistency changes, separation occurs, or after 12 months of opening, as preservative efficacy may decline in liquid formats. Patch test on inner arm before facial application to rule out fragrance or preservative sensitivity.
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
- Ilia Beauty has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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