Kat Von D Beauty · Foundation & Primer
Kvd Beauty Makeup | Kvd Lock-It Pore-Refining Vegan Primer - Black | Color: Black/Gold | Size: Os
Primer with common cosmetic ingredients. Low PFAS risk profile.
KVD Lock-It is a silicone-based vegan primer with typical cosmetic emollients. No waterproofing agents typical of PFAS-risk products detected in standard formulations.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
silicone, water, glycerin blend
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Kvd Beauty Makeup | Kvd Lock-It is made of, ingredients and materials
KVD Lock-It Pore-Refining Primer is a silicone-water-glycerin emulsion, a standard formulation for vegan primers. Silicones in cosmetics are inert, non-bioaccumulative polymers that sit on skin rather than absorbing deeply, making them chemically stable. The glycerin base acts as a humectant and carrier; water is the solvent. This combination minimizes leaching of heavy metals or reactive compounds into skin.
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.
1,4-dioxane as manufacturing contaminant
1,4-dioxane can occur as a trace contaminant during ethoxylation of emulsifiers in water-based cosmetics, though levels are typically parts per million. KVD does not publish 1,4-dioxane testing results; no independent third-party testing has been published for this specific product.
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance components
KVD primers contain fragrance (listed generically on labels). Fragrance blends are proprietary and not itemized, meaning individual sensitizing compounds (limonene, linalool, eugenol) are not disclosed. People with fragrance sensitivity should perform patch testing.
Microbial growth or contamination if applicator is shared
Primers are not sterile products and can harbor bacteria if applicators are reused or shared. Silicone formulations resist microbial growth better than water-based alternatives, but applicator hygiene remains user-dependent.
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 independent testing reports documenting lead, cadmium, or arsenic in KVD Lock-It primers. Silicone primers typically avoid mineral-heavy pigments that carry contamination risk, and KVD does not list bismuth oxychloride or mica-based fillers in the primary formulation.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No formaldehyde releasers (DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea) are listed on the product label or disclosed by the brand. Silicone-water emulsions typically use gentler preservatives like phenoxyethanol or sorbic acid.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Kat Von D Beauty does not publicly release detailed safety testing or third-party certifications (e.g., dermatology testing, heavy metal screening reports). The brand has had no major safety recalls on file with the FDA for this product line. The company markets products as vegan and cruelty-free but does not disclose PFAS testing or make public commitments to eliminate forever chemicals from formulations, which is standard across most cosmetics brands.
How it compares in its category
Silicone primers dominate the category and carry similar low intrinsic hazard profiles. KVD's formulation is typical, no reported complaints of skin irritation or contamination spikes. Compared to water-based or oil-based primers, silicone primers have better stability and lower microbial growth risk if packaging remains sealed. Price and performance positioning are mid to premium, consistent with competitors like Urban Decay and Tatcha primers.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent silicone separation or oxidation of glycerin. Keep the cap sealed to avoid contamination or water loss. Primers typically last 12-18 months once opened; discard if you notice separation, odor change, or color shift. Patch-test on inner arm or behind ear first if you have sensitive skin, though silicone primers cause irritation rarely. Use a clean applicator to avoid introducing bacteria.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kat Von D Beauty has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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