Revlon · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss
Lower PFAS concern; typical lip gloss without waterproof claims or water-repellent coating coatings.
This standard emollient-based cosmetic contains no known waterproof or water-resistant treatment claims that would trigger PFAS. Lip glosses historically have lower PFAS risk than waterproof mascaras.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Oil, wax, and resin blend (typical lip gloss formulation)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss is formulated from oils, waxes, and resins typical of conventional lip glosses. This blend is designed to provide shine and moisture without the film-forming polymers found in long-wear formulas. Lip products sit on a permeable mucous membrane with high absorption potential, so ingredient purity matters more than in leave-on cosmetics. The oil-wax base itself carries minimal inherent toxicity risk compared to synthetic polymer-heavy glosses.
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 sensitization
Lip glosses typically contain fragrance compounds to mask base oils and add sensory appeal. Revlon does not itemize fragrance constituents; synthetic musks or essential oil components can trigger contact dermatitis or phototoxicity in sensitive users, though incidence is low at typical lip gloss concentrations.
Bacterial or fungal growth in applicator
Oil-wax blends provide a moist environment that can harbor bacterial or mold growth if the brush applicator is contaminated or stored in humid conditions. This is a use and storage issue, not a formulation hazard, but lip products are high-contact items.
1,4-dioxane contamination in emulsifiers
If this gloss contains polysorbate or PEG-derived emulsifiers, trace 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) may be present as an unintended byproduct. Revlon does not disclose supplier quality or solvent residue testing; risk is low but unquantified for this product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Revlon Super Lustrous does not declare the presence of FDA-restricted colorants or proprietary pigments. FDA regulates approved colorants in lip products; no recalls or contamination findings are on record for this specific product line, though pigmented cosmetics warrant baseline concern if sourcing is undisclosed.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Lip glosses do not typically rely on formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; oil-wax formulations are inherently lower-risk for this class of preservative. No formaldehyde concerns are reported for Revlon Super Lustrous.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not publicly disclose PFAS content or commit to PFAS-free formulations across its product lines, though no specific recall or contamination has been documented for this gloss. The brand is not a leader in transparency regarding heavy metals, fragrance allergens, or solvent residues in cosmetics. Revlon has faced historical scrutiny on ingredient disclosure but remains compliant with FDA labeling rules. No independent testing results for this specific product are publicly available.
How it compares in its category
Lip glosses as a category carry lower chemical hazard burden than waterproof mascaras or long-wear foundations due to simpler formulations and shorter wear time. Revlon Super Lustrous sits in the mass-market middle tier, offering less transparency than indie or clean beauty brands but comparable ingredient profiles to drugstore competitors like Maybelline or NYX. Oil-based glosses like this one pose lower PFAS risk than gel or silicone-dominant formulations marketed as transfer-resistant. Replacement frequency (typically every 1-2 years) limits cumulative exposure versus daily-use foundations.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oil rancidification and wax degradation; heat above 50°C (122°F) can degrade the formula. Replace every 12-24 months or sooner if the gloss separates, changes odor, or the applicator shows mold or bacterial growth. Avoid use if you have a history of fragrance sensitivity; patch-test on lips for 24 hours first. Wash hands after application and do not share applicators with others to minimize bacterial transfer.
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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