Maybelline · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Maybelline Lifter Gloss
Lower PFAS risk from standard lip gloss formula.
Conventional lip gloss uses typical cosmetic ingredients without waterproofing or Teflon-family coating coatings. Maybelline makes no public PFAS disclosure, which is standard for the category.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
pigments, oils, waxes, silicones (typical lip gloss base)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Lifter Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
Maybelline Lifter Gloss is a silicone-based lip gloss containing pigments, oils (typically mineral or synthetic), waxes, and silicone polymers that create the glossy finish and slip. Silicones are inert in cosmetics and do not bioaccumulate; the pigments and colorants are the primary concern. Waxes provide texture stability, and oils ensure spreadability without tackiness or migration into skin barrier.
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 undisclosed fragrance constituents
Lifter Gloss contains 'fragrance' as a listed ingredient. Individual components are not disclosed; potential irritants include limonene, linalool, or other common fragrance allergens that may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Microplastic polymers (silicone accumulation)
Silicone polymers in glosses do not bioaccumulate in human tissue, but they may persist in waterways if rinsed down drains. Maybelline does not disclose whether silicones used are biodegradable or marine-safe grades.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Lead
Maybelline does not publish heavy-metal testing for Lifter Gloss. FDA-approved colorants in the US have limits, but cosmetics are not routinely tested for compliance unless flagged; no recalls or warnings specific to this product are on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane contamination
No reports of 1,4-dioxane in Maybelline Lifter Gloss. This contaminant is sometimes found in products using polysorbate or other ethoxylated ingredients; Maybelline's formulations are not routinely flagged for this risk.
Talc contamination and inhalation risk
Lifter Gloss is a liquid or gel gloss, not a powder; talc is not a typical ingredient in this formulation type, so inhalation risk is not applicable.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (L'Oreal-owned) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or heavy-metal testing for this product, though L'Oreal has adopted some transparency commitments on restricted substances. No recalls specific to Lifter Gloss are on record. The brand does not independently certify formulas as hypoallergenic or heavy-metal-screened, which is standard across mainstream lip glosses.
How it compares in its category
Lifter Gloss sits in the mainstream cosmetics tier; formulation is typical for mass-market lip glosses. Indie and clean-beauty alternatives often emphasize third-party pigment testing and supply-chain transparency, which Maybelline does not highlight. Price point and ingredient simplicity are comparable to competitors like Revlon and NYX; none of these brands publish ingredient-level safety data routinely.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to avoid ingestion through normal lip contact; gloss naturally transfers to food and beverages. Do not use if you have a documented fragrance allergy or sensitivities to silicone polymers. Replace if color changes, texture separates, or odor becomes off, typically within 18-24 months of opening. Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct heat.
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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