Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor
Long-wear waterproof products may contain PFAS. Disclosure is insufficient.
This waterproof lipstick contains no public PFAS information from Revlon. Long-wear cosmetics often depend on water-repellent polymers that may include PFAS.
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Material
pigments, oils, waxes, waterproof film-forming polymers
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor is made of, ingredients and materials
ColorStay Overtime is formulated with waterproof film-forming polymers (likely acrylates or silicones), pigments for color, waxes for texture, and oils for hydration. The waterproofing mechanism relies on polymeric binders that create a durable film on lips, which is why the product resists water and sweat. Pigments in long-wear lipsticks can include both synthetic colorants and mineral oxides; neither category is inherently problematic, but heavy metal content in pigments (lead, cadmium, chromium) is a historical concern in cosmetics, though modern formulations are regulated.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Lead
Revlon does not publish heavy metal testing results for ColorStay Overtime. Pigments used in long-wear lipsticks can contain trace metals; US FDA limits exist but are not enforced pre-market, so testing is brand-dependent. No recall of this product for metal contamination is on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and irritation
ColorStay Overtime contains fragrance ingredients not fully itemized on the label (ingredient disclosure is permitted to list 'fragrance' as a single item). Fragrance is a common irritant and allergen in lip products; individuals with sensitive lips or fragrance sensitivity may experience contact dermatitis or irritation.
Ingestion risk from lip contact
Lipstick is partially ingested during normal eating, drinking, and oral contact. While ColorStay Overtime is meant to be cosmetic-grade and non-toxic, chronic ingestion of polymer residues, waxes, and pigments occurs at low levels; long-term safety data on ingestion is limited. This is inherent to all lipsticks, not specific to Revlon, but applies here.
PFAS
Waterproof long-wear lipsticks frequently use PFAS or PFAS-alternatives in their water-repellent polymers. Revlon's silence on PFAS status and the product's waterproof claim suggest possible PFAS presence. PFAS is graded separately (30/100); non-PFAS hazard assessment above does not include PFAS itself.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Modern acrylate and silicone-based polymer coatings used in waterproof cosmetics do not typically release formaldehyde. No published data links ColorStay Overtime or its polymer class to formaldehyde release; this remains a low-concern hazard for this product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not publicly disclose PFAS content or commit to phasing them out, despite PFAS being common in waterproof cosmetics. The brand has faced no major safety recalls specific to ColorStay Overtime, but Revlon's overall transparency on ingredient sourcing and chemical safety lags behind competitors like Bite or Ilia who explicitly test for heavy metals and publish findings. Revlon is a large legacy brand with less emphasis on ingredient disclosure than newer indie or clean-focused competitors.
How it compares in its category
Long-wear waterproof lipsticks across all brands carry the same PFAS risk profile if they use legacy waterproofing chemistries. ColorStay Overtime is mid-market pricing and performance; higher-end alternatives (Tom Ford, Dior) rarely disclose PFAS status either, while indie brands (Bite, Milk Makeup) increasingly market PFAS-free formulas and share testing data. In the waterproof category specifically, ColorStay competes on durability and color range but does not lead on ingredient transparency.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to avoid excess ingestion through oral contact; lipstick is partially ingested during eating and drinking. Remove at night with oil-based cleansers to reduce wear time and residue buildup on lips. Replace every 12 months or sooner if the formula separates, dries out, or develops an off smell, as cosmetic formulations can degrade and allow microbial growth. Avoid applying to broken, severely chapped, or irritated lips, where absorption of any ingredient is higher.
What we don’t know
- 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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