Revlon · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss
Lower PFAS concern for liquid lip gloss, but Revlon has not disclosed transparency.
This liquid cosmetic product contains no known fluorinated coatings or water-resistant treatments typical of high-PFAS categories. Revlon does not publicly disclose PFAS testing.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
liquid gloss (oils, resins, pigments)
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss is an oil-based liquid formulation combining synthetic resins, conditioning oils (typically silicone or plant-derived), and colorants. Liquid glosses bypass the major hazards of solid cosmetics like talc contamination and excessive heavy metal pigment loads because their viscous base dilutes colorants and the open formula allows easier ingredient substitution. The lack of powder matrix means no inhalation risk from aerosolized particles during application.
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 (undisclosed components)
Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss lists fragrance as an ingredient but does not itemize specific components (industry-standard practice). Potential for contact dermatitis in individuals sensitive to common lip cosmetic fragrances; no specific reaction incidents on record for this product.
1,4-dioxane (formulation residue)
Liquid glosses may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct if emulsifiers like PEG derivatives or polysorbates are used without vacuum stripping. Revlon does not warrant absence of this contaminant. Risk is low for occasional lip product use but not documented as tested for this product.
Lip irritation from formula instability over time
Revlon glosses are prone to separation or thickening with age or poor storage (high temperatures, humidity). Oxidized or degraded resin bases can cause mild irritation; no specific formulation defect reported but age and storage conditions directly affect safety profile.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Lip glosses use lower colorant concentrations than eyeshadows or blushes, and FDA-approved colorants in cosmetics have established limits. No recalls or reports of elevated metal levels in Revlon Super Lustrous glosses; formulation dilutes pigment load.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic shedding from synthetic resin base
Liquid glosses do not shed microplastics during wear like powder products. The soluble resin matrix is not classified as microplastic material under current scientific definitions.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon has not published detailed ingredient breakdowns or ingredient sourcing transparency beyond standard FDA/label compliance. The brand has faced scrutiny over supply chain transparency and sustainability claims, but no specific safety recalls or chemical violations for Super Lustrous lip glosses are on record. Revlon does not certify products as free from formaldehyde releasers or 1,4-dioxane, making independent verification difficult for sensitive consumers.
How it compares in its category
Liquid glosses as a category present lower concern than matte lipsticks (which use higher pigment loads and talc carriers) and lower concern than glosses with heavy silicone loads regarding microplastic shedding concerns. Revlon Super Lustrous sits in the mass-market mainstream segment where formulations are stable and regulated but not third-party tested. Premium indie brands often disclose allergen statements and fragrance components more explicitly.
If you buy it
Apply with the wand applicator provided; avoid touching the tip to broken skin. Store upright in cool, dry conditions away from direct heat, as resins can separate or thicken in warm environments. Replace every 2-3 years or if the formula becomes sticky or develops odor (sign of bacterial growth or oxidation). Discontinue use if redness, swelling, or itching develops around lips, particularly if you have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities.
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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