Coconut Probiotic Mineral Face Shade SPF 30
Lower concern. No PFAS-linked material classes typical for this cosmetic type.
Mineral face shade with plant-based ingredients; cosmetic category has low PFAS risk. No brand disclosure found; mineral and coconut base suggest lower concern.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
mineral pigments, coconut oil, SPF active ingredients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Coconut Probiotic Mineral Face Shade SPF is made of, ingredients and materials
This product uses mineral pigments (likely iron oxides, titanium dioxide, mica) as colorants and UV blockers, combined with coconut oil as a carrier and emollient. Mineral pigments are inert once formulated into a product matrix and do not leach or degrade during normal facial use. Coconut oil is a natural lipid with low volatility and no known contact sensitizers at typical concentrations in cosmetics. SPF actives are either mineral (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) or chemical UV absorbers; this product name suggests mineral-based sun protection, which does not require photodegradation hazard assessment.
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
If this product contains fragrance (common in Pacifica products), individual allergens are not itemized on the label. Fragrance is a known contact sensitizer for a subset of users, but incidence is low in face shades formulated for sensitive skin.
Coconut oil oxidation and rancidity
Coconut oil can oxidize over time if exposed to heat or light, producing free radicals that may irritate sensitive skin. Risk is low with proper storage and normal shelf rotation; expiration guidance mitigates this.
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 oxide, titanium dioxide, and mica pigments used in mineral cosmetics are regulated food-grade colorants with established safety limits. No recalls or contamination reports exist for Pacifica's mineral shade line.
Source, FDA ↗Talc or talc-adjacent mineral contamination
Product description does not list talc; mineral formulas often use mica, which carries no asbestos or silicosis risk when properly milled and sourced. No talc-related recalls or concerns are on record for this brand's mineral shades.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Coconut oil and mineral pigments do not require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. No formaldehyde or releasers are typical for mineral-based, oil-forward cosmetics of this type.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pacifica is a mainstream beauty brand with no established recalls or safety violations on record for this product line. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, processing, or third-party testing results in widely available statements. No known certifications (cruelty-free, organic, waterless) are prominently claimed for this specific shade product. Lack of transparency does not indicate a hazard, but limits independent verification of manufacturing controls.
How it compares in its category
Mineral-based face shades with SPF are among the lower-concern cosmetic formulations in the color cosmetics category, as they avoid synthetic colorants and rely on inert pigments. Coconut oil formulations are common in natural and mainstream brands and carry no category-specific concerns. This product sits in a middle tier, not third-party certified or ultra-transparent, but using material classes with no established contact hazards or systemic toxicity on record.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin and avoid contact with eyes; if irritation occurs, discontinue use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain pigment stability and prevent coconut oil oxidation. No special removal or maintenance is required; standard makeup remover is sufficient. Shelf life is typically 12-24 months; discard if product separates, discolors, or develops odor.
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
- Pacifica has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Coconut Probiotic Mineral Face Shade SPF 30?
- Mineral sunscreen, zinc oxide base
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- 1,4-dioxane (non-intentional contaminant from surfactants/emulsifiers)
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide base)
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Synthetic fragrance allergens
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