NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain
Low risk, though NYX doesn't publicly disclose PFAS stance or ingredients.
NYX Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain shows no public evidence of waterproof or stain-resistant coatings that typically require PFAS. NYX makes no transparency statement about PFAS.
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Material
Liquid gloss stain base (likely glycerin, oils, resins, pigments); no disclosed water-resistant or stain-resistant treat
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating is made of, ingredients and materials
NYX Lip IV is a liquid gloss-stain hybrid, typically formulated with glycerin, silicone oils, resins, and synthetic colorants to deliver both shine and long-wear tint. The liquid base means pigments and additives are dissolved or suspended in a non-aqueous matrix, reducing water contamination risk but potentially increasing exposure to volatile components during application. No water-resistant treatment is claimed, so the product relies on adhesive resins and oils for wear rather than problematic polymer topcoats.
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 undisclosed fragrance components
Like most cosmetics, NYX lip products typically contain fragrance blend, but the brand does not disclose specific aromatic compounds or allergen warnings. Sensitive individuals may experience contact dermatitis or lip swelling; patch testing is recommended.
1,4-dioxane contamination (residual from manufacturing)
Liquid cosmetic formulations using ethoxylated ingredients (common in silicone-based products) may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. NYX does not disclose testing or removal protocols; contamination levels are typically below 10 ppm in mainstream cosmetics but vary by batch.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Synthetic colorant (azo dyes and iron oxides) safety
No recalls or regulatory actions on record for NYX Lip IV colorants. Synthetic dyes used in lip cosmetics are FDA-approved, but long-term safety of ingested residues from lip product wear is not formally studied; risk is considered minimal for occasional use.
Lead
No recalls or published heavy-metal test results for this product. FDA-approved colorants in lip cosmetics are subject to limits, but NYX does not independently verify or publicly report metal content; risk is considered low for brief, external lip use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic or plastic microbeads in formulation
NYX Lip IV does not appear to contain plastic microbeads based on available ingredient lists, but the brand does not explicitly commit to microplastic-free formulation. Shimmer or sparkle effects are achieved with mica or synthetic colorants rather than plastic particles, but confirmation is not published.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup (owned by L'Oreal) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, allergen testing protocols, or formal stance on heavy metals and fragrance transparency. The brand has no major FDA warnings or recalls on file for this product line. NYX is not certified by third-party safety bodies (e.g., Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified) and does not publish material safety data sheets for consumers, making independent verification of specific hazards difficult.
How it compares in its category
Lip glosses and stains occupy a lower-risk space than foundation or powder products because coverage area is small and contact time is brief. NYX's price point and formulation approach (synthetic pigments and silicone base) are industry-standard for mass-market lip color; they are not notably stricter or looser than competitor brands like Maybelline, Revlon, or e.l.f. Products in this category rarely carry disclosures of heavy-metal testing, so NYX's silence is typical rather than a red flag.
If you buy it
Patch test on inner lip or wrist 24 hours before full use to screen for contact dermatitis or fragrance sensitivity. Do not heat the product or leave it in direct sunlight; store in a cool, dry place. Replace after 12-18 months or if odor, separation, or color shift occurs; liquid formulations can degrade or support microbial growth if contaminated. Avoid application near eyes and do not ingest; if swallowed in quantity, contact poison control.
What we don’t know
- 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.
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