Maybelline Line Express Sharpenable Wood Pencil Eyeliner
No coating described, and no PFAS statement from the brand.
The product information we reviewed describes wood pencil, wax and pigment formula, no coating disclosed, with no water-repellent coating named. Water resistance on products like this usually comes from the material and its seals rather than a surface treatment. The brand has published no PFAS statement for it.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Wood pencil, wax and pigment formula, no coating disclosed
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline Line Express Pencil Eyeliner is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a sharpened wood pencil containing a wax and pigment core, with no coating mentioned in product documentation. The wood barrel itself is a natural material that does not introduce leaching concerns. The wax-pigment formula is typical for eye pencils and does not rely on synthetic polymers or film-forming agents that would pose microplastic or volatilization risks during application.
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.
Heavy metals
Standard cosmetic-grade pigments used in eyemakers are regulated for total heavy metal content under FDA and EU rules, but individual lot testing for lead, cadmium, or arsenic is not publicly disclosed by Maybelline for this product. Risk is low if used on external lash line only.
Source, FDA ↗Fragrance allergens or irritant additives
Wax-based pencil formulas may include fragrance compounds or preservatives to maintain stability. Maybelline does not break down fragrance components on the label. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or sensitive periocular skin should patch-test or consult the full ingredient list before use.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Talc or talc-adjacent mineral contaminants
Maybelline does not list talc as an ingredient in this pencil formulation based on available labeling. However, the brand has not published third-party talc-contamination testing for pencil eyeliners, so absence of statement does not confirm zero risk.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wax-and-pigment pencils do not typically require formaldehyde-based resins or releasers. No recalls or reports link this product class to formaldehyde release. Not a known concern for this material type.
Source, ATSDR ↗Pesticide residue
Cosmetic pencil wood is typically kiln-dried and processed to food or toy standards in regulated facilities, but Maybelline does not publicly disclose wood sourcing or post-harvest treatment protocols. Direct skin contact is minimal; residue risk is low.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (L'Oreal subsidiary) is subject to FDA cosmetic ingredient regulations and EU Cosmetics Regulation where applicable. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed heavy metal testing or talc-contamination protocols for pencil eyeliners on standard product pages. No recalls specific to this pencil formulation are on record. Ingredient transparency on the pencil itself is limited to label statements.
How it compares in its category
Wood-pencil eyeliners are among the lower-risk formats in the category because they avoid plastic housings, pump mechanisms, and liquid-suspension vehicles that can leach chemicals or harbor bacteria. Sharpenable pencils also reduce packaging waste compared to twist-up or retractable designs. This product sits at the conventional end of the market, without claims of organic, mineral, or hypoallergenic formulation.
If you buy it
Sharpen with a clean, dedicated sharpener before each use to reduce bacterial transfer. Do not apply to waterline or inside the eye if you have sensitive eyes; stick to the upper and lower lash line. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to prevent wax softening. Replace if the pencil is dropped repeatedly, becomes blunt and requires excessive pressure, or if the wood barrel splinters.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% 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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