Maybelline Fit Me · Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Oil Free Liquid Foundation - 1 fl oz - 128 Warm Nude - 1 fl oz
Lower concern cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
This oil-free liquid foundation lacks waterproofing or film-forming PFAS uses. Maybelline makes no PFAS disclosures and no lab data exists for this product.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Water-soluble emulsion with talc, pigments, silicones; standard liquid foundation formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Oil fl is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based liquid foundation with talc as a primary absorbent and mattifying agent, plus silicones (likely dimethicone) for slip and blending, and iron oxide pigments for color. The oil-free claim means it replaces occlusive oils with humectants and silicone polymers to maintain moisture without shine. Talc is the ingredient of concern here, cosmetic-grade talc is required to be asbestos-free in the US, but talc itself is a hydrous magnesium silicate with a history of contamination issues in some supply chains.
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 and inhalation risk
Cosmetic-grade talc in the US is regulated to be asbestos-free, but talc is a respiratory irritant if inhaled in powder form. Liquid foundation minimizes this risk compared to loose powder, but application near the face creates low-level inhalation exposure. No product-specific incident reports are on record for this SKU.
Fragrance allergen content
Foundation formulas often include fragrance or masking scent compounds that are not fully disclosed on retail labels under 'fragrance' designation. This product does not advertise as fragrance-free, so sensitized individuals should patch test. No specific allergen profile is publicly available.
Silicone buildup on skin
Dimethicone and other silicones can accumulate on skin over time if not removed with a proper cleanser, potentially trapping bacteria or exacerbating acne in susceptible individuals. This is a user-practice issue rather than a formulation defect, but worth noting for regular users.
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 (red, yellow, black) are approved colorants in cosmetics and are poorly absorbed through skin; systemic exposure is negligible. No safety alerts or recalls specific to pigment composition in this product line exist.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Maybelline products in this category are not known to use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as imidazolidinyl urea or DMDM hydantoin. No product ingredient list or recalls indicate their presence.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (owned by L'Oreal) does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party safety testing results for individual products. The brand has faced no major recalls or safety scandals tied to this specific foundation line. L'Oreal has committed to reformulation away from certain legacy chemicals but does not lead in transparency relative to indie or clean beauty brands. No CFSAN warnings or FDA enforcement actions are on record for this product SKU.
How it compares in its category
Talc-based liquid foundations are industry standard and represent the mainstream safety baseline for liquid foundations sold in mass retail. Silicone-based slip agents (dimethicone) are common in matte foundations and are well-tolerated in most skin types. Compared to talc-free alternatives (like those using mica, magnesium myristate, or starch), this product offers no premium safety advantage but carries no unusual risk either. Price point and formula stability sit in the typical range for drugstore foundations.
If you buy it
Shake well before each use to resuspend pigments and talc evenly. Do not apply excessively around the eye area if you have sensitive or contact-lens-wearing eyes, as talc particles can migrate. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to avoid emulsion breakdown (silicone and water can separate if exposed to heat). If you experience persistent irritation, redness, or breakouts after 2 weeks of use, discontinue and test on a small patch before resuming. Replace after 12 months of opening to prevent bacterial growth in the liquid formula.
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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