Maybelline The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara
Skip pending PFAS transparency; no public data available.
Maybelline does not disclose PFAS in this mascara. Cosmetics can contain Teflon-family coating or PFOA-related compounds in film-formers or water-repellent coatings; no lab tests publicly confirm or rule out contamination.
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Material
mascara (wax, pigments, film-forming polymers)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Maybelline The Colossal Washable Mascara is made of, ingredients and materials
Mascara formulas like Colossal Curl Bounce typically contain waxes (beeswax, carnauba, or synthetic), film-forming polymers (acrylates or polyquaternium compounds), iron oxides or synthetic organic pigments for color, and water as the base in washable versions. The 'washable' claim means reduced synthetic binders and waterproofing agents compared to conventional mascaras, lowering the risk of heavy-duty chemical fixatives but not eliminating pigment and preservative content. Pigment safety depends on sourcing and heavy-metal screening during manufacturing.
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.
1,4-dioxane in polymeric ingredients
Film-forming polymers and emulsifiers in mascara formulas can carry trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Maybelline does not publicly commit to 1,4-dioxane removal or testing for this product line.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No recalls or public test data on record for Maybelline Colossal Curl Bounce. Iron oxide and synthetic azo pigments used in mass-market mascaras are subject to FDA cosmetic regulations but are not routinely disclosed for heavy-metal content by brand.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Maybelline does not publicly disclose preservative systems for this product. Washable mascaras typically use gentler preservatives than waterproof lines, but formaldehyde-releaser screening is not standard practice in mass-market cosmetics.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
This product does not appear to have an explicit fragrance claim, reducing allergen risk from essential oils or fragrance compounds. Preservative systems may carry low-level odors unrelated to added fragrance.
Talc or talc-like mineral contamination
No talc is listed in disclosed ingredient information for this mascara. Synthetic pigments are standard in washable formulas, but Maybelline does not provide mineral-sourcing transparency.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (L'Oréal subsidiary) does not publish ingredient-level sourcing transparency or third-party certifications for heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or PFAS in cosmetics on readily available channels. The brand has no documented public controversies or recalls specific to this mascara product. L'Oréal parent company complies with EU and US cosmetic regulations but does not voluntarily disclose formaldehyde-releaser screening or talc-absence certifications for this line.
How it compares in its category
Washable mascaras as a category carry lower concern for heavy-metal accumulation than long-wear or waterproof formulas because they typically exclude lead-containing dyes and rely on gentler pigments. Maybelline's mass-market positioning and price point mean ingredient specs are optimized for cost rather than premium material sourcing; comparable drugstore brands (Rimmel, Wet n Wild) operate under the same regulatory baseline. Brands with explicit heavy-metal and formaldehyde testing disclosures (e.g., Ilia, RMS Beauty) occupy a different transparency tier.
If you buy it
Apply mascara only to the lash line and upper lashes; avoid contact with eye area and mucous membranes. Replace the mascara wand and tube every 3 months or sooner if clumping, drying, or odor changes occur, as open cosmetics can accumulate bacteria and mold. Remove with warm water and mild cleanser as directed; do not use oil-based removers if they irritate your eyes. Discontinue use immediately if redness, itching, or swelling develops.
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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