Maybelline (2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Shine, Stone, 0.18 fl oz
Lower PFAS concern for this lip gloss; no waterproofing treatment implied, typical cosmetic formulation.
Standard cosmetic lip product with hyaluronic acid as a hydrating agent and no waterproof or stain-resistant claims. The brand has not publicly disclosed PFAS information.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
lip gloss with hyaluronic acid, typical polymers and film-formers
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline (2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip fl is made of, ingredients and materials
Maybelline Lifter Gloss is a hybrid lip tint and gloss formula combining film-forming polymers (likely acrylates or silicones), hyaluronic acid (a humectant), and pigments. The 'Hydrating Shine' claim suggests water-binding ingredients rather than heavy waxes or occlusive coatings. Typical lip gloss formulations do not require waterproofing treatments that introduce PFAS at high levels, so this product's material profile is straightforward, polymers, glycerin derivatives, and mineral or synthetic colorants.
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 and sensitizers
Lip glosses typically contain fragrance blends; Maybelline does not disclose specific fragrance components on packaging. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or perioral dermatitis may experience irritation, though this is product-use dependent rather than a formulation defect.
1,4-dioxane contamination
1,4-dioxane can be a trace contaminant in cosmetics using ethoxylated ingredients (common in emulsifiers and surfactants). Maybelline does not disclose supplier or manufacturing controls specific to 1,4-dioxane removal; levels in finished lip products are typically below 30 ppm, but no third-party validation is publicly available.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Maybelline uses FDA-approved colorants in cosmetics; no recalls or testing data suggest lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination in Lifter Gloss. Mineral-based and synthetic pigments in mainstream lip products are routinely tested and remain within allowable limits.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No established reports of formaldehyde releasers in Maybelline lip gloss formulations. Modern cosmetic preservative systems typically use paraben blends, methylisothiazolinone, or phenoxyethanol; formaldehyde releasers are less common in rinse-off or long-wear products.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
Lifter Gloss is a smooth gloss, not a scrub or exfoliating product, so intentional microplastic inclusion is not a concern. Polymer film-formers are not classified as microplastics in regulatory or scientific consensus.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (owned by L'Oreal) does not publicly highlight PFAS management in cosmetics marketing and maintains minimal transparency on this front. The brand has no known major recalls or substantiated controversies tied to heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or banned colorants in lip products in recent years. Maybelline does not claim waterproof or long-wear lipstick status for this product, which reduces likelihood of fluorochemical additives needed for durability.
How it compares in its category
Maybelline Lifter Gloss sits in the mid-market, mass-produced segment where formulation standardization is high. It uses similar polymer and humectant systems to competitors like Revlon ColorStay or NYX Lip Gloss. The emphasis on hyaluronic acid and 'hydrating' is now standard in lip glosses; it does not indicate higher or lower hazard than equivalent products at this price point.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly and avoid ingestion; like all lip products, some material is inevitable with eating and drinking. Store in a cool, dry place; heat exposure can degrade polymers and change texture but does not trigger acute hazards. Replace after 1 year or if discoloration, separation, or odor changes occur. Discontinue use if irritation or allergic reaction develops; fragrance or colorant sensitivity is the primary individual risk.
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 has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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