Maybelline SuperStay · Lipstick
Maybelline (2 pack) SuperStay 24 2-Step Liquid Lipstick Long-Lasting Lip Color, Continuous Coral
Waterproof liquid lipstick with no PFAS disclosure from the brand.
This long-wear liquid lipstick contains waterproofing agents. Maybelline has no PFAS statement on record for this product. Waterproof cosmetic treatments have historically used PFAS compounds, though the chemistry of this product's waterproofing agents is not stated.
The better-graded swap
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75/100 safety
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Material
liquid lipstick with synthetic polymers and waterproofing agents
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline (2 pack) Continuous Coral is made of, ingredients and materials
Maybelline SuperStay is a synthetic polymer-based liquid lipstick formulated for 24-hour wear and water resistance. The waterproofing claims typically rely on film-forming polymers and silicones, which may incorporate PFAS compounds to enhance durability and water repellency. Liquid lipsticks require volatile organic solvents (VOCs) and plasticizers to achieve the liquid-to-film transition on lips; exact formulations are proprietary, limiting transparency on specific chemical identity.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
SuperStay's 24-hour water-resistance claim strongly suggests reliance on fluorinated compounds for durability. Maybelline's silence on PFAS content is consistent with industry non-disclosure; cosmetic-grade PFAS is not banned in most jurisdictions, and migration to lips is possible with prolonged wear.
Source, ATSDR ↗Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in solvent base
Liquid lipsticks require organic solvents (typically isododecane, dimethicone) as carriers. Inhalation during application is minimal but chronic use in poorly ventilated spaces may accumulate exposure; no product-specific VOC testing is publicly available.
Heavy metals
FDA-approved synthetic dyes in cosmetics (e.g., D&C Red No. 7, Iron Oxides) are allowed with trace heavy metal contaminants up to permitted limits. Maybelline does not publish heavy metal test results for SuperStay; risk is consistent with industry baseline, not elevated.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid lipsticks require antimicrobial preservation; DMDM hydantoin and imidazolidinyl urea (both formaldehyde-releasing) are permitted in cosmetics but not disclosed in Maybelline's ingredient listings. Risk depends on actual formulation opaqueness.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergen sensitization with repeated lip contact
SuperStay formulas typically contain fragrance compounds; lips have thinner barrier than face skin, increasing sensitization risk with daily 12-24 hour wear. No allergen disclosure is mandated for cosmetic fragrance blends.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (L'Oreal subsidiary) does not publish detailed PFAS disclosure or commit to PFAS phase-out for color cosmetics. The brand has not issued recalls specific to heavy metals or hazardous contaminants in SuperStay lipsticks in recent public records. Maybelline meets FDA color additive compliance for lip products but does not exceed baseline regulatory safety in ingredient transparency or third-party testing claims.
How it compares in its category
Long-wear liquid lipsticks inherently carry higher PFAS risk than traditional bullet lipsticks due to waterproofing demands. SuperStay occupies the mass-market tier; indie and clean-beauty brands (e.g., Ilia, RMS Beauty) often disclose PFAS-free formulations explicitly. Waterproof formulations universally require synthetic adhesion aids; the category standard for transparency is poor across major brands.
If you buy it
Apply only to lips and avoid prolonged skin contact during application. Wear time extends to 12-16 hours realistically; remove with dedicated makeup remover rather than water alone to prevent product buildup and irritation. Replace every 12-18 months or if formula thickens, as VOC evaporation concentrates remaining chemicals. Do not use near eyes or on children; discontinue if lip irritation or allergic reaction occurs.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Maybelline SuperStay has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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