NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Gloss
Lower concern for PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
Pigmented liquid gloss lacks publicly known PFAS-associated ingredients or treatments. Lip glosses aren't a high-risk category like waterproof apparel. Without testing or transparency, residual contamination can't be ruled out.
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Material
Volatile silicones, polymers, film-forming resins (typical lip gloss base)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
NYX Lip Lingerie Gloss uses volatile silicones (cyclomethicone or similar), polymers, and film-forming resins typical of modern lip glosses. These ingredients evaporate or set on the lip surface rather than absorbing systemically, reducing internal exposure. The formula is designed to dry down to a long-wear finish without heavy occlusion, which limits contact time with 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.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Lip glosses in this category typically contain fragrance compounds; NYX does not disclose fragrance allergen breakdowns publicly. Individual sensitivity to cinnamaldehyde, limonene, or other common cosmetic fragrance allergens is possible, especially with repeated lip contact.
Contact dermatitis or irritation from polymers and film-formers
Synthetic polymers and resinous film-formers can trigger contact sensitivity in susceptible individuals, especially with frequent or prolonged wear. This is a known minor risk for long-wear glosses but is not brand-specific.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
No published testing or recalls for elevated lead, cadmium, or arsenic in NYX Lip Lingerie Gloss. Standard cosmetic colorant regulations apply, but NYX does not publish independent third-party heavy-metal assay results.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane as formulation byproduct
Lip glosses may contain trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylated ingredients used as emulsifiers or solubilizers. NYX does not disclose purification or removal testing; no complaints or regulatory actions specific to this product are on record.
Accidental ingestion via lip transfer
Lip glosses are not intended for ingestion; volatile silicones and polymers are not considered acutely toxic in trace amounts incidentally swallowed, but cumulative exposure via chronic reapplication is unstudied in NYX products specifically.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX is owned by L'Oreal and operates under parent-company safety frameworks, though NYX itself maintains limited public transparency on specific formulation safety testing or PFAS audits. No major safety recalls or formal complaints specific to Lip Lingerie Gloss are on public record. The brand does not prominently disclose ingredient sourcing, heavy-metal testing, or PFAS screening.
How it compares in its category
Lip Lingerie Gloss sits in the mainstream commercial glosses segment; its volatile-silicone base is standard and less occlusive than wax-heavy formulas. Compared to indie or certified-clean brands, NYX offers less third-party testing transparency but faces the same baseline safety standards as mass-market competitors. Long-wear glosses in this tier typically use similar polymers and film-formers.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry lips to minimize irritation. Avoid prolonged contact with eyes and mucous membranes; reapply or remove with makeup remover if discomfort occurs. Replace if color or odor changes or if the formula separates. Store at room temperature away from heat and direct sunlight to prevent polymer breakdown or ingredient migration.
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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