Maybelline Fit Me · Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
Lower concern but Maybelline does not disclose PFAS practices.
This water-based liquid foundation uses water, silicones, and standard pigments with no flagged PFAS materials. Maybelline has not disclosed any PFAS commitments for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based liquid foundation with pigments, silicones, glycerin
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation is made of, ingredients and materials
Fit Me Dewy + Smooth is a water-based liquid foundation combining water, silicones (for slip and blending), glycerin (humectant), and iron oxide or synthetic pigments for color. This formulation is chemically stable and does not require preservative systems tied to formaldehyde releasers in most cases. The silicone base means it will not degrade into microplastics during normal use on skin, and the water content limits concentration of volatile compounds.
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
Maybelline Fit Me formulations may contain fragrance or fragrance compounds listed only as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' under INC nomenclature. Individuals with contact dermatitis or fragrance sensitivity should verify the full ingredient statement or perform a patch test; no specific allergens are disclosed by the brand.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Iron oxides and titanium dioxide are FDA-approved colorants for cosmetics and are not bioaccumulative when applied topically. Maybelline does not report independent heavy metal testing (lead, cadmium, arsenic) for pigment batches, but no recalls or contamination events are on record for this product.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-Dioxane (preservative byproduct)
Water-based foundations may theoretically form trace 1,4-dioxane if ethoxylated emulsifiers are used and impurified during synthesis. Maybelline does not disclose use of such precursor chemicals or testing for 1,4-dioxane residuals. FDA limits in cosmetics are not formally set, and published testing data for this product is unavailable.
Microplastics
Fit Me Dewy + Smooth is a liquid foundation with no exfoliating beads or solid particles, so microplastic shedding during use is not a concern. Silicones in the formula do not biodegrade in the environment but do not shed from the product itself during application.
Source, EPA ↗Talc contamination
This product is liquid-based and does not use talc as a base. Maybelline powder foundations in the Fit Me line have faced no recalls for asbestos or talc contamination on public record.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (L'Oreal subsidiary) does not publicly disclose PFAS use or testing for this product line. The brand has no published certifications for heavy metal screening or allergen labeling beyond ingredient lists. No formal recalls for Fit Me Dewy + Smooth have been recorded for contamination or safety failures. Maybelline follows FDA cosmetics compliance baseline but does not exceed it with third-party audits.
How it compares in its category
Fit Me Dewy + Smooth sits in the mainstream affordable foundation tier. Its water-silicone base is standard across drugstore and mid-range brands and carries no unusual chemical risks compared to Covergirl, Revlon, or Neutrogena equivalents. Premium brands (MAC, Estee Lauder) often use identical pigment and preservative chemistries. The 'dewy' finish positioning relies on glycerin saturation rather than problematic oils or additives.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight to preserve silicone emulsion stability. Discard after 12 months of opening to prevent bacterial colonization in the jar or applicator. Patch test on inner arm for 24 hours if you have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity, as Maybelline products may contain fragrance compounds not always listed separately. Do not apply around eyes if you wear contact lenses without a barrier.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maybelline Fit Me has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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