NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Gloss
NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula with no known PFAS-use pathway, but brand offers no transparency.
Standard cosmetic lip gloss using silicones and waxes rather than Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coatings. NYX does not disclose PFAS policies or submit to third-party testing.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What NYX Professional Makeup Plump Lip Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
NYX Duck Plump contains dimethicone (a silicone oil that creates slip and shine), natural and synthetic waxes, and pigments for color. Dimethicone is inert and not absorbed through skin, making it a low-toxicity base for lip products. The formula includes oils that soften and condition lips rather than dry them out. No heavy metals or restricted colorants have been flagged in public records for this product line.
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 (undisclosed components)
Lip glosses typically contain fragrance or flavoring agents that are not fully listed on packaging under current US rules. Cinnamon, menthol, or other sensitizers in Duck Plump's 'plumping' formula could trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No specific allergen incidents have been reported for this product.
Preservative-related irritation or contamination
Lip glosses require preservatives to prevent bacterial and mold growth, commonly methylisothiazolinone or parabens. While preservatives in low doses present lower concern for irritation, improper storage or old product can concentrate irritants. No recalls for microbial contamination have been issued for this line.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
US FDA regulates colorants in cosmetics, and NYX Duck Plump uses approved colorants. No independent testing or regulatory warnings exist for lead, cadmium, or arsenic in this product. The risk here is lower than in unregulated cosmetics.
Source, FDA ↗Talc or talc-adjacent mineral contamination
This glossy formula does not rely on talc as a base (dimethicone replaces it). Talc-free lip glosses eliminate asbestos contamination risk entirely. No talc is listed in the ingredient deck.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Formaldehyde donors (diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea) are sometimes used in lip products but are not confirmed ingredients in Duck Plump. Exposure via lip gloss is minimal even if present, as formulas are not ingested in significant quantity.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup (owned by L'Oreal) does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or safety testing summaries on its website or packaging beyond mandatory labeling. The brand has no known recalls or regulatory violations specific to this product. L'Oreal's parent compliance with EU cosmetics regulations (stricter than US FDA) suggests formulation oversight, but NYX itself offers no third-party certifications (cruelty-free, clean beauty, etc.) that would signal additional vetting.
How it compares in its category
Lip glosses are among the lowest-risk cosmetics because they sit on a barrier surface and minimal absorption occurs. NYX's dimethicone base is standard in mass-market lip glosses; premium alternatives (Dior, MAC) use identical or similar silicone carriers. Natural or oil-only lip products may have lower chemical footprints but offer less durability and shine. Duck Plump occupies the middle ground, affordable, effective, and chemically typical.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oils from becoming rancid or pigments from fading. Lip glosses do not require special maintenance beyond basic hygiene (clean applicator tip between uses to avoid bacterial transfer). Replace after 2-3 years or if the formula separates, thickens, or develops an off smell. Discontinue use if lips develop irritation or swelling; fragrance or preservatives (not the base silicone) are the most common irritants.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 75% 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.
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