Rimmel Lasting Finish 35Hr Foundation 407 Warm Tan
Cosmetic grade foundation with no PFAS claims; standard risk profile.
Rimmel makes no public PFAS disclosures for this foundation. Liquid cosmetics carry lower inherent risk than water-resistant or powder formulations, but ingredient transparency is limited.
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Material
liquid foundation, pigments and polymers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Rimmel Lasting Finish 35Hr Foundation 407 is made of, ingredients and materials
Rimmel Lasting Finish 35Hr is a liquid foundation composed of water, film-forming polymers (likely acrylates or silicones), iron oxides and titanium dioxide pigments, and emulsifiers. The long-wear claim depends on polymer adhesion rather than volatile solvents. Iron oxide and titanium dioxide are inert colorants approved in cosmetics; the concern is not the pigments themselves but contaminants occasionally found in pigment batches, particularly heavy metals.
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
Iron oxide and titanium dioxide are approved colorants but may contain trace lead, cadmium, or arsenic depending on ore source and refining. No contaminant testing is disclosed by Rimmel for this product. Risk is low in typical use but unknown without independent assay.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Liquid foundations require antimicrobial preservatives; older or budget-tier formulas may use formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as dmdm hydantoin or imidazolidinyl urea. Rimmel's ingredient list would confirm presence; without full INCI data, assume standard preservative system with low to moderate formaldehyde releaser risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Rimmel Lasting Finish 35Hr contains fragrance or essential oils per typical formulation. Fragrance components are not itemized on packaging under EU/US law; individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies cannot verify specific allergens without contacting the brand directly.
What’s reassuring
1,4-dioxane (solvent contaminant)
Water-based liquid foundations are less likely to contain 1,4-dioxane than alcohol or glycol-based formulas. No specific recall or testing data links Rimmel Lasting Finish 35Hr to 1,4-dioxane contamination.
Polymer coating degradation on skin over 35+ hours
Extended wear claims depend on polymer durability. No dermatological data on long-term adhesive polymer effects with this product specifically; standard risk is irritation if the coating is not removed daily with appropriate cleanser.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rimmel (Coty-owned) does not publish ingredient transparency reports or PFAS policy statements. The brand has no documented safety recalls specific to heavy metals, 1,4-dioxane, or formaldehyde releasers for this product line. Coty brands have faced scrutiny on talc contamination in powders but not specifically in liquid foundations. No certifications (cruelty-free, clean beauty, heavy metal testing) are claimed by Rimmel for this product.
How it compares in its category
Long-wear liquid foundations typically rely on synthetic polymers and water-resistant binders; Rimmel's formula is conventional for mass-market tier. Brands offering third-party heavy metal testing (e.g., Beautycounter, RMS Beauty) or talc-free assurance occupy a higher transparency tier. Rimmel does not differentiate on ingredient sourcing or contaminant screening, placing it in the standard-disclosure segment.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight, which can degrade polymer stability and alter color. Replace if the formula separates persistently, emits an off odor, or changes texture. Perform a patch test on inner arm 24 hours before full face use, especially if you have sensitive skin or metal sensitivities. No special removal requirements beyond standard makeup remover; do not heat or incinerate the bottle.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Rimmel has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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