Lip Smacker · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Lip Smacker Friendship Liquid Lip Gloss Party Pack
Lower PFAS concern for typical liquid lip gloss formula.
This liquid gloss does not use nonstick coatings, water-resistant treatments, or grease-resistant barriers typical of PFAS. Lip Smacker makes no PFAS disclosure.
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Material
liquid lip gloss (wax, oils, colorants)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Lip Smacker Friendship Liquid Lip Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
Lip Smacker liquid lip gloss is a hydrocarbon wax and oil formulation typical of the category, combining natural or synthetic waxes (often beeswax, carnauba, or paraffin) with volatile or non-volatile oils for slip and shine. The colorants in flavored/tinted versions are usually synthetic FD&C approved dyes or iron oxides, which are regulated food-grade pigments low concern for lip contact. This formula type avoids hard film-forming polymers that require more aggressive solvents, reducing exposure to volatile organic compounds during normal use.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Lip Smacker's ingredient list is not fully disclosed to consumers, so preservative systems cannot be confirmed. Standard cosmetic preservatives used in lip gloss (parabens, methylchloroisothiazolinone, or others) do not include formaldehyde releasers, but this cannot be verified without full INCI data.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool, cinnamyl compounds)
Lip Smacker Friendship packs include flavored/scented variants (e.g., fruity or dessert scents). Fragrance is listed as 'fragrance' or 'flavor' on labels; specific allergens are not disclosed. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or lip contact dermatitis should patch-test or avoid flavored versions.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
Lip Smacker uses FD&C approved synthetic dyes and iron oxides, which are subject to FDA limits on heavy metal impurities. No recalls or test reports documenting excess levels have been identified for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-Dioxane (solvent/processing contaminant)
Liquid lip gloss formulas typically do not require 1,4-dioxane as a solvent. No evidence of its presence in Lip Smacker products or this category is on record.
Microplastic particles (synthetic wax beads or film-forming polymers)
Lip Smacker liquid gloss does not include intentional microbeads or glitter particles. Wax-based formulas do not shed microplastics into waterways at rates of concern for rinse-off cosmetics.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Lip Smacker (owned by Markwins International) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient safety testing, sustainability certifications, or PFAS testing results on its consumer-facing channels. The brand has no documented FDA warning letters or major safety recalls specific to this product line in recent years. The lack of transparency on chemical sourcing is typical for mass-market cosmetics but falls short of premium or indie brands that publish third-party testing or safety data sheets.
How it compares in its category
Liquid lip gloss is inherently lower-risk than long-wear liquid lipsticks or lip tints, which often contain film-forming resins and more complex solvent systems. Lip Smacker's simple wax-oil base is comparable to drugstore offerings from brands like Maybelline or NYX; it lacks the clean-beauty certifications or ingredient transparency of premium brands like RMS or Glossier. For a budget-friendly party pack product, the hazard profile is consistent with category standards.
If you buy it
Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight to prevent wax separation or oil oxidation. Avoid ingesting large amounts; while lip gloss is designed for lip contact, accidental swallowing in small amounts poses minimal risk given the food-grade colorants. Replace if the product develops an off smell, separates noticeably, or changes color, which may indicate rancidity or microbial growth in opened tubes. Do not heat or apply near flame, as wax and oils are flammable.
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
- Lip Smacker has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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