Revlon Colorstay Makeup Normal/Dry Skin
Typical cosmetic; no PFAS disclosure available. Skip if concerned.
Revlon does not publicly disclose PFAS content or sourcing. Standard liquid foundation formulations may contain fluorinated compounds in preservatives or performance additives. No third-party testing data located.
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Material
water-based pigments, polymers, talc, silica
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Revlon Colorstay Makeup Normal/Dry Skin is made of, ingredients and materials
Colorstay is a water-based liquid foundation using talc and silica as primary pigment carriers and texture agents, plus polymers for adhesion and durability. Water-based formulas generally pose lower volatility risk than solvent-heavy alternatives. However, talc and silica suppliers vary in purity; the formula's reliance on these powder minerals means contamination risk depends entirely on raw material sourcing, which Revlon does not publicly disclose.
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.
Heavy metals
Talc and silica are mined minerals vulnerable to lead, cadmium, and historic asbestos co-mining. Revlon does not publicly certify talc-free sourcing or third-party heavy-metal testing for this product. Risk is minimized by water-based format (no inhalation via spray or powder) but remains if talc is inhaled during application or if suppliers lack rigorous contamination controls.
Source, FDA ↗Heavy metals
Color cosmetics use iron oxides and approved synthetic dyes (FD&C lakes) as pigments. Cosmetic-grade pigments are regulated but not routinely tested by brands for lead or cadmium in the finished product. Revlon does not disclose third-party heavy-metal assay results for this foundation.
Source, FDA ↗1,4-dioxane in polymers and emulsifiers
Water-based foundations often contain polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymers or polysorbate emulsifiers, which can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) as a byproduct of ethoxylation. Revlon ingredient lists do not specify PEG purity or 1,4-dioxane testing; contamination is industry-wide but not disclosed by most mainstream brands.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Colorstay contains fragrance; Revlon does not itemize fragrance components (standard industry practice under trade secret exemption). Fragrance blends may include allergens such as limonene, eugenol, or linalool not listed separately, posing risk for sensitive or contact-dermatitis-prone skin.
What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No recall or test result on record indicates formaldehyde releasers (e.g., imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) in Colorstay. However, Revlon does not publicly disclose preservative chemistry for this product, so absence of known reports does not confirm absence of these agents.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon publishes ingredient lists but does not disclose supplier audits, heavy-metal testing protocols, or talc sourcing verification. The brand has faced no major recalls specific to this product line for heavy-metal contamination or formaldehyde releasers, but maintains minimal transparency around cosmetic safety testing. Revlon's parent company has faced litigation over talc products in other categories, though this foundation is not a talc-dominant powder product.
How it compares in its category
Among mass-market liquid foundations, Colorstay's water-based platform is typical and avoids the highest-volatility solvent blends seen in some silicone-heavy or oil-based competitors. Many competitors also use talc or silica; few mainstream brands certify talc-free or heavy-metal-tested status. Revlon's lack of third-party certification (e.g., Clean Beauty, dermatologist-verified heavy-metal limits) places it in the middle tier of disclosure, neither leading nor lagging category norms.
If you buy it
Patch-test on a small area first, especially if sensitive to talc dust or prone to allergic contact dermatitis. Use applicators (brushes or sponges) rather than fingertips to minimize skin contact and inhalation of powder particles during application. Replace every 12 months or if separation, discoloration, or odor change occurs; water-based formulas are more prone to bacterial or mold growth than oil-based alternatives if containers are not kept sealed. Avoid application near eyes and lips; if ingestion occurs, contact poison control.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Revlon has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- 1,4-dioxane contamination from emulsifiers
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- Fragrance allergens or 1,4-dioxane in fragrances
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