Maybelline · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm
Lower-concern product with no known PFAS ingredients.
Oil-based lip balm uses typical cosmetic ingredients and lacks waterproofing coatings or Teflon-type coating finishes. Maybelline doesn't publish PFAS statements and no lab testing or recalls are documented.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss base)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm is made of, ingredients and materials
Lifter Glaze is an oil-and-wax emulsion designed to coat and hydrate lips, typical of modern lip glosses. The base uses hydrocarbon oils (mineral or plant-derived) and waxes to create a moisture barrier; pigments provide color and shimmer. Lip products sit in the lowest-risk cosmetic category because lips have thick barrier skin, low absorption, and the product is partially ingested rather than retained on skin.
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
Lifter Glaze contains fragrance ingredients listed generically on labels; specific fragrance components are not disclosed. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or lips prone to contact dermatitis may react. The product is not hypoallergenic and is not formulated to exclude known allergens.
Lanolin or other allergens in wax base
Lifter Glaze may contain lanolin or other animal-derived waxes; detailed ingredient sourcing is not disclosed. Lanolin allergy is uncommon but documented. Individuals with sheep wool sensitivity or fragmented eczema should patch-test or choose certified allergen-free alternatives.
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 does not publish heavy-metal or lead testing for lip products. Regulatory compliance in the US does not require pre-market metal screening for cosmetic pigments, though FDA expects manufacturers to ensure safety. No recalls or reports link Lifter Glaze to metal contamination.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane contamination (byproduct of emulsification)
No published testing confirms or refutes 1,4-dioxane presence in this product. The ingredient Polysorbate 80 (likely present as an emulsifier) can carry trace 1,4-dioxane; Maybelline does not list vacuum stripping or purification methods. Exposure from lip balm is negligible because ingestion is limited and dermal absorption is minimal.
Microplastic content
No independent testing or disclosure confirms or excludes microbeads or microplastic polymers in Lifter Glaze. The product is applied topically to lips (not ingested in measurable quantity) and is washed away with lip movement and saliva, limiting environmental and biological accumulation risk compared to rinse-off products.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (owned by L'Oreal) complies with US FDA cosmetic regulations and provides ingredient lists on packaging and online. The brand does not publish PFAS or heavy-metal testing data, nor does it hold third-party certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Clean Beauty). No recalls or safety violations specific to Lifter Glaze are on record.
How it compares in its category
Lifter Glaze is a mid-market lip balm without notable safety distinctions from competitors (e.g., Revlon, Burt's Bees, Glossier). It lacks premium certifications but also carries no known compliance gaps. Category-wide, lip balms are among those with lower concern because dose exposure and skin contact are minimal and transient.
If you buy it
Apply as directed; no special storage or heat precautions required (cosmetic oils are stable at room temperature). Replace if discolored, separated, or odor changes after 12-24 months of use. Discontinue if you experience lip irritation or allergic reaction (unlikely with standard formulas but possible if you have fragrance or lanolin sensitivity).
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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