NARS The Multiple Soft Blur Blush Stick for Cheeks, Eyes and Lips
Cosmetic stick with no public PFAS disclosure; insufficient data to assess.
NARS does not publicly disclose PFAS use or absence in this blush stick. Standard cosmetic wax and pigment formulations typically carry lower PFAS concern, but brand silence prevents confident assessment.
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Material
wax, oils, pigments in stick form
Lab data
No public lab test
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What NARS The Multiple Soft Blur Blush Lips is made of, ingredients and materials
NARS Multiple is a wax and oil formulation, typically beeswax, plant waxes, or synthetic wax blended with emollients and iron oxides or organic pigments for color. Stick format minimizes air exposure compared to loose powders, reducing pigment dust inhalation. Wax-based cosmetics have a long safety history because the waxy matrix physically encapsulates pigments and limits leaching during normal use 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.
Heavy metals
Iron oxides and mica used in blush sticks may contain trace lead or cadmium depending on pigment source and supplier. NARS does not publicly disclose heavy metal limits or testing; no recalls for this product are on record, suggesting residual levels are within regulatory tolerance for cosmetics applied topically.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Wax-oil sticks may contain trace preservatives such as imidazolidinyl urea or dmdm hydantoin, which release formaldehyde over time. These are permitted in cosmetics at low levels but can trigger allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. NARS does not disclose specific preservatives on packaging for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and sensitization
If this product contains fragrance (common in prestige blush sticks), undisclosed allergens such as limonene or linalool may cause contact dermatitis or photosensitivity on cheeks, eyes, or lips. NARS does not list fragrance components individually on most products, limiting consumer identification of triggers.
Microbial growth from applicator contact
Cream and wax sticks used on lips or eyes are prone to bacterial or fungal colonization if applicators are contaminated or shared. This is a use-risk rather than a formulation hazard; wax provides some antimicrobial protection but is not sterile after opening.
What’s reassuring
Talc contamination in powder-adjacent pigments
Wax sticks do not typically contain talc, which is a concern for pressed or loose powder blushes. This format avoids the historical talc-related safety debates affecting powder cosmetics.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
NARS does not publicly disclose full ingredient safety testing or heavy metal limits for individual products. The brand is silent on PFAS use in cosmetic sticks specifically. NARS is owned by Shiseido and operates under standard cosmetic regulations (FDA, EU) but has not published independent third-party certifications (e.g., no Cruelty-Free or Clean Beauty certification on file for this line). No recalls or safety incidents linked to this product are on record.
How it compares in its category
Multi-use cream or wax sticks are common in prestige cosmetics. NARS Multiple sits in the mainstream market segment; competitors use similar wax-oil-pigment formulations without documented safety advantages or disadvantages. Stick format is inherently lower-risk than liquid formulas that may require preservatives (e.g., 1,4-dioxane), though this product may still contain trace preservatives. Price and pigment purity vary across brands but are not publicly differentiated by safety data.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat to prevent wax separation or oil leakage. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin without a patch test first, as even low-risk wax formulas can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Replace if the stick shows mold, rancid odor, or color separation. Wash hands and applicator tools before each use to avoid bacterial transfer, especially if using on lips or eyes.
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
- NARS has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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