NYX Professional Makeup · Foundation & Primer
NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Primer
Lower concern. Silicone-based primer unlikely to contain PFAS.
NYX Pore Filler Primer is a silicone-based cosmetic with no known PFAS use or brand claims. No independent testing available, but formulation type suggests lower risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
silicone, talc, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), pigments
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What NYX Professional Makeup Pore Filler Primer is made of, ingredients and materials
NYX Pore Filler Primer is a silicone-based formula, which provides a smooth, long-wearing base without water or oil. The inclusion of talc and PMMA (synthetic polymer spheres) creates the pore-filling texture. Silicone cosmetics are generally stable and low-migration in terms of leachables, though talc sourcing and particle size matter for inhalation risk during application.
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.
Talc contamination and inhalation risk
Talc ore can naturally contain asbestos; cosmetic-grade talc is regulated to exclude asbestos in the US, but this product does not disclose third-party mineral testing or talc source. Inhalation during application poses low risk if not applied excessively or inhaled directly.
1,4-dioxane and other solvent contaminants
Silicone polymers can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane during manufacture if not distilled or purified post-synthesis. NYX does not publicly disclose supplier purification standards; this is an industry-wide gap, not product-specific, and risk is low for leave-on cosmetics.
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 specific recalls or regulatory findings for heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium) in NYX primers are on record. Cosmetic colorants are FDA-regulated; this product likely complies, but independent testing data for this specific shade is not publicly available.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Silicone-based primers typically do not require formaldehyde-based preservatives. No evidence suggests this product contains formaldehyde or releasers like DMDM hydantoin in published safety reviews.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens or undisclosed sensitizers
This product is fragrance-free and does not list added essential oils or fragrance compounds. Silicone primers are generally hypoallergenic, but individual sensitivity to PMMA or silicone copolymers is rare and not documented for this brand.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX is owned by L'Oreal and operates under parent company cosmetic safety protocols. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, heavy metal testing, or talc provenance on product pages. No major safety recalls or regulatory warnings specific to this primer line are on record. Transparency on talc supply chain and mineral purity is typical industry-wide limitation, not a NYX-specific gap.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-based primers are mainstream and used in formulations for sensitive skin; PMMA microspheres are cosmetic-grade and widely used in primers. Talc-free alternatives exist (clay, starch, or non-mineral polymers) but talc contamination risk varies by individual concern. This product sits in the middle-to-safe range for pore fillers in terms of hazard profile.
If you buy it
Apply with fingertip or brush to clean, dry skin before foundation; do not inhale powder during application. Patch-test first if prone to silicone sensitivity or clogged pores. Replace if product dries out, clumps, or separates (sign of preservative or emulsifier breakdown). Keep container closed to prevent moisture ingress and microbial colonization.
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.
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