Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara
No public PFAS data available; check ingredient list if concerned.
Maybelline does not disclose PFAS content or test results for this mascara. Waterproof mascaras may contain fluorinated compounds, but no lab data confirms presence or absence here.
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Material
water-resistant film-forming polymers, waxes, pigments
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara is made of, ingredients and materials
Colossal Bubble Mascara uses film-forming synthetic polymers and waxes as its base, which adhere to lashes and resist water without relying on silicone oils or volatile solvents. Pigments (likely iron oxides or organic colorants) provide the dark color. This formulation class is standard in waterproof mascaras and does not require additional water-resistant coatings that might introduce separate chemical hazards.
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 (process contaminant)
Film-forming polymers and waxes are not inherent sources of 1,4-dioxane, but ethoxylated surfactants sometimes used in mascara formulations can carry trace levels as a manufacturing byproduct. L'Oreal has committed to minimizing this contaminant; no confirmed detections in Maybelline mascaras are on public record.
Eye irritation from particle shedding or formula instability
Mascaras can flake or shed particles onto the eye surface, especially if formula degrades or application is excessive. Occasional consumer reports of minor irritation exist for waterproof mascaras broadly; this is not unique to this product but requires gentle removal and eyelid hygiene.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Iron oxides and approved organic colorants in mascara are widely used and regulated. No heavy metal contamination recalls are recorded for Maybelline mascaras; regulatory testing of pigment batches is standard industry practice.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Colossal Bubble does not list formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin) in publicly available ingredient disclosures. Standard preservatives used are phenoxyethanol or similar non-releasing agents.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Colossal Bubble Mascara does not list talc as an ingredient and does not use it as a bulking agent. Talc risk is not relevant to this specific formulation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline is owned by L'Oreal and complies with FDA cosmetic ingredient regulations and EU Cosmetics Regulation where applicable. The brand has not issued public statements on PFAS use in mascaras, and no independent recalls specific to Colossal Bubble Mascara for chemical contamination are on record. Ingredient lists are publicly available on product packaging and retailer sites.
How it compares in its category
Waterproof mascaras across brands typically use similar polymer and wax blends; Colossal Bubble is middle-market and carries no elevated hazard profile versus drugstore alternatives. Prestige or indie brands do not inherently use different base chemistries. The 'bubble' texture is a marketing feature (air-filled bristle pattern) and does not affect safety profile.
If you buy it
Remove with micellar water, oil cleanser, or dedicated makeup remover to avoid tugging lashes and minimize irritation. Do not apply to waterline or inner lashes in contact with mucous membranes for extended wear. Replace mascara every 3 months to reduce bacterial colonization inside the tube. Store at room temperature and do not expose to direct heat or freezing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maybelline has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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