Laura Mercier · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Laura Mercier Lip Glace Moisturizing Lip GlossDuo,MlnSrbt/CrmBrul
Lower PFAS concern; no red flags in formulation, but brand transparency absent.
This traditional lip gloss based on waxes and oils contains no materials inherently associated with PFAS. The brand makes no public PFAS claim.
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Material
Wax and oil blend (typical lip gloss base)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Laura Mercier Lip Glace Moisturizing Lip is made of, ingredients and materials
Laura Mercier Lip Glace is a wax and oil blend, the industry standard for lip glosses. Waxes (typically beeswax or synthetic alternatives) and emollient oils have minimal skin penetration and are designed for brief contact; the closed-lip application route means ingestion risk is low. Oil-based formulations do not leach the way plasticizers in water-based products can, making them chemically stable on the lip surface.
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 undisclosed fragrance constituents
Product likely contains fragrance (common in 'moisturizing' lip glosses for sensory appeal). Laura Mercier does not list fragrance breakdown; consumers with fragrance sensitivity may experience contact dermatitis, though lip exposure is brief and rinse-friendly.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Full preservative system is not disclosed publicly. Water-free or low-water oil-wax glosses require minimal preservatives, but Laura Mercier does not confirm formaldehyde-free status; sensitive users should patch-test.
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
Laura Mercier does not publicly disclose heavy metal (lead, cadmium, arsenic) testing for this product. Mica and iron oxide pigments in lip glosses are regulated cosmetic colorants, but brand-specific test results are unavailable.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination in powder-adjacent formulations
This is an oil-gel gloss, not a powder, so talc use is unlikely. No talc listing appears in standard product databases, and the wax-oil matrix does not require talc carriers.
1,4-dioxane (contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants)
Wax-oil formulations do not typically require ethoxylated surfactants, making 1,4-dioxane contamination unlikely. No reports of this contaminant in Laura Mercier lip products are on record.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Laura Mercier (owned by Estee Lauder Companies) does not publicly disclose full ingredient sourcing, heavy metal testing, or PFAS avoidance statements for this product line. The brand maintains general ingredient transparency on its website but offers no independent third-party certifications (e.g., EWG verification, cruelty-free seals specific to chemistry). No recalls or regulatory actions specific to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Lip glosses occupy one of the lowest-risk categories in cosmetics because of limited skin exposure time and the sealed, occlusive nature of wax bases. This product is chemically comparable to most prestige lip glosses; brands like MAC Fix+ or drugstore alternatives (e.g., Maybelline) use similar wax-oil matrices. The main differentiator is brand transparency rather than formulation hazard profile.
If you buy it
Store away from direct heat (car dashboards, sunlight) to prevent oil separation and wax degradation, which can alter texture but not safety. Replace if the product develops an off odor, visible separation, or color change, though shelf life typically exceeds 18 months. Avoid applying near the eye area to reduce accidental eye contact; if irritation occurs, discontinue and rinse thoroughly.
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
- Laura Mercier has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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