NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Gloss
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss
Lower PFAS concern for a standard lip gloss; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use.
Conventional cosmetic emulsion without waterproofing, grease-resistance, or non-stick treatment typically requiring PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims or disclosures.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Oil, wax, and pigment emulsion (typical gloss formulation)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
NYX Butter Gloss is an oil-wax-pigment emulsion typical of modern lip glosses. The formula relies on natural or synthetic waxes (beeswax, candelilla) and oils (mineral, castor, or plant-based) to create slip and shine, with mica and iron oxides providing color and light-reflecting properties. Because lip products remain on the surface and are ingested in trace amounts only during eating or drinking, systemic exposure to hazardous substances is minimal compared to leave-on skincare or cosmetics applied to permeable mucous membranes over hours.
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 sensitizers
NYX Butter Gloss contains fragrance listed as a general ingredient but does not disclose specific components (e.g., linalool, limonene, cinnamyl alcohol). Fragrance is a known driver of contact dermatitis and lip sensitization in a subset of users. If you have a history of fragrance sensitivity, unscented alternatives may present lower concern for fragrance-related irritation.
Preservative or emulsifier irritation
Lip glosses require preservatives (e.g., phenoxyethanol, parabens) and emulsifiers to maintain texture; NYX does not list these on product websites, though they appear on physical packaging. Parabens and phenoxyethanol are approved for use in cosmetics but may trigger lip irritation in sensitive individuals, particularly with repeated or heavy application.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Iron oxides approved for cosmetic use by FDA and EU are mined and refined to exclude lead, cadmium, and arsenic above trace thresholds. No recalls or lab reports of excess heavy metals in NYX Butter Gloss have been published. Topical lip-gloss exposure is brief and does not involve ingestion in measurable quantities.
Source, FDA ↗Synthetic dyes and colorant purity
Mica, iron oxides, and approved synthetic colorants (e.g., CI numbers) in US-market cosmetics are regulated for purity and impurity limits by FDA. No public testing or recalls specific to NYX Butter Gloss dyes indicate contamination with azo dyes, lead chromate, or other restricted substances.
Microplastic content
Mica and synthetic polymers in some glosses are flagged as microplastics in environmental assessments, but lip gloss is not ingested in volume and is rinsed away during eating and drinking. No evidence exists that NYX Butter Gloss contains plastic microbeads; mica is generally considered an inert mineral filler.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup does not publicly disclose full ingredient lists for all products on its website or marketing materials, though individual product labels and third-party retailers often carry ingredient transparency. The brand has no documented recalls or regulatory actions specific to Butter Gloss formulations. NYX is owned by L'Oreal, a signatory to voluntary cosmetic safety standards in multiple jurisdictions, but does not advertise third-party certifications (e.g., clean beauty, heavy-metal testing) for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Butter Gloss sits in the mass-market cosmetic segment alongside brands like Maybelline and Revlon. All three use similar wax-oil bases and FDA-approved colorants. Indie or 'clean' lip-gloss brands often emphasize organic or non-synthetic waxes and avoid synthetic fragrance; NYX does not market this distinction. The product's formulation is not differentiated by premium or restricted-substance commitments, placing it in the middle of the safety-disclosure spectrum for lip cosmetics.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry lips and reapply as needed throughout the day; no special storage is required beyond keeping the wand sealed and away from direct heat above 120 F to prevent separation. Replace every 12-18 months or if the gloss separates, thickens unexpectedly, or develops an off smell, as cosmetic emulsions degrade over time. Discontinue immediately if you experience persistent lip swelling, redness, or itching; these may indicate sensitivity to fragrance or a colorant rather than contamination.
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
- NYX Professional Makeup has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss?
- Jelly base, pigments, oils
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- Oil oxidation and rancidity on prolonged storage
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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