Revlon · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lip Balm
Lower concern; lip balm without known water-resistant claims, but no brand transparency.
This standard cosmetic lip balm contains no public disclosure of PFAS use or water-resistant treatment. Lip balms typically carry lower PFAS risk than waterproof cosmetics.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Wax blend, oils, emollients (typical lip balm base)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lip Balm is made of, ingredients and materials
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine is a wax-and-oil emulsion designed to deliver shine and moisture to lips. The 'Glass Shine' formulation typically uses silicones (such as dimethicone) or film-forming polymers to create a glossy finish, plus emollients like castor oil, jojoba oil, or mineral oil to prevent drying. Lip balms are applied to mucous membrane tissue, which has high permeability, so ingredient purity matters more than in some cosmetics, though the contact time and dose are minimal.
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.
1,4-Dioxane (contaminant in emulsifiers)
If this formulation uses polysorbate emulsifiers or other ethoxylated ingredients, 1,4-dioxane may be present as a trace contaminant. Revlon does not specify vacuum-stripping or purification of such ingredients; the risk is low but unquantified for this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Revlon lip balms list 'fragrance' as an ingredient; individual sensitivities to fragrance compounds (cinnamyl alcohol, eugenol, etc.) are common. Users with sensitive lips or histories of contact dermatitis should patch-test first or avoid.
Silicone bioaccumulation in tissues
Dimethicone and similar silicones in this formula are not absorbed through intact skin, but ingestion via lip balm (common during use) may introduce minute silicone amounts. Long-term bioaccumulation is not established in humans at cosmetic use levels, but data gaps remain.
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 document lead, cadmium, or arsenic in Revlon lip balms. Pigments in lip color are typically iron oxides and synthetic dyes, which are regulated FDA cosmetic additives; however, Revlon does not disclose independent heavy-metal testing results.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic concerns in glitter or mica shimmer
No recalls or testing specifically flag this Revlon product for microplastics. Mica is a mineral (not a microplastic), but some glosses contain plastic particles for shimmer; Revlon's ingredient list does not visibly declare synthetic plastic polymers, suggesting low risk in this formulation.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not publicly disclose detailed PFAS or heavy-metal testing data for this product line; ingredient lists are available on-package and online. The brand has faced historical criticism for disclosure transparency but maintains FDA-compliant cosmetic labeling. No specific recalls or safety actions have been documented for this particular lip balm formulation in public databases. Revlon has not pursued third-party certifications (cruelty-free, clean beauty, heavy-metal testing) for this product.
How it compares in its category
Lip balms occupy a lower-risk niche compared to foundation or eyeshadow because exposure is brief and dose is tiny. This Revlon product is mainstream cosmetic-grade; brands offering certified organic or third-party heavy-metal testing (e.g., Burt's Bees, Honest Beauty) are available at similar price points if metal contamination is a concern. Silicone-based glosses like this one are standard in the drugstore category and not inherently riskier than wax-only alternatives.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct heat to prevent separation or texture change. Replace every 12-18 months or if the product develops an off odor or separates irreversibly. Do not use if you have a known allergy to fragrance, silicones, or any listed ingredient (check the fine print on the tube). If redness, swelling, or irritation occurs, discontinue and consult a dermatologist; reactions are rare but possible with any cosmetic.
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
- Revlon has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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