Maybelline Fit Me · Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation Makeup
Low concern; no known aqueous coating or waterproofing typical of PFAS.
Liquid foundation comprising water-based pigments, silicones, and talc not typically requiring PFAS. Maybelline makes no PFAS claims and no public lab data exists for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water-based pigments, glycerin, silicones, talc
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Makeup is made of, ingredients and materials
Fit Me Matte + Poreless is a water-based liquid foundation using glycerin as a humectant, silicones (likely dimethicone) for slip and smoothness, and talc as a matting agent. The pigments are synthetic iron oxides and titanium dioxide, which are stable cosmetic colorants. Water-based formulas carry lower volatility risk than oil-based or solvent-heavy alternatives, and this product contains no known Teflon-type coating or aerosolized delivery system.
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.
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Maybelline does not label this product talc-free. Cosmetic-grade talc is regulated by FDA for asbestos content, but the product is not independently tested for this batch. Inhalation risk is minimal with liquid application; dermal contact is the primary route and carries low hazard.
Fragrance allergens
Fit Me Matte + Poreless formulations typically include fragrance or masking agents; full fragrance composition is usually not disclosed beyond the single ingredient listing. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch-test or choose fragrance-free alternatives.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-based formulas require preservatives; Maybelline likely uses imidazolidinyl or dmdm hydantoin (both formaldehyde-releasers) in some Fit Me lines, though not confirmed for this specific SKU. Full preservative list should be verified on the packaging; dermal sensitization risk is low but possible in sensitive individuals.
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
FDA-approved colorants in cosmetics are stable and well-characterized. No recalls or elevated levels have been documented for Maybelline foundations using these pigments. Dermal absorption of inorganic pigments is negligible.
Source, FDA ↗Silicone accumulation (skin/environment)
Dimethicone in cosmetics is not absorbed systemically and does not bioaccumulate in human tissue. Environmental persistence of silicones is debated but not established as a human health hazard at cosmetic-use concentrations. No regulatory action or recall history.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (owned by L'Oreal) publishes full ingredient lists on packaging and websites, meeting FDA cosmetic ingredient disclosure rules. The brand has no documented history of heavy-metal contamination recalls or formaldehyde-releaser controversy. Maybelline does not claim talc-free status on this product, which is typical for matte liquid foundations but worth noting for talc-sensitive consumers. No independent third-party certification (e.g., Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified) is claimed.
How it compares in its category
Most mass-market matte liquid foundations include talc or silica for oil control; Fit Me is standard in this regard. Premium or clean beauty alternatives often substitute talc with mica or silica alone, but efficacy differences are minor. This product is mid-range for ingredient transparency and cost; it does not occupy either extreme of the safety spectrum for foundations.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent glycerin separation or color shift. Do not heat the bottle or apply near open flames (silicones are flammable when sprayed, though this is a liquid, not aerosol). Replace annually or if separation, discoloration, or odor develops. Shake well before use to ensure even pigment distribution and talc homogeneity.
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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