Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation
Cosmetic with no public PFAS disclosure; low direct risk but no verification.
Rimmel does not publicly disclose PFAS use or testing for this foundation. Liquid cosmetics typically carry lower PFAS risk than treated textiles or coatings, but absence of disclosure limits confidence in the claim.
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Material
liquid foundation with pigments and binders
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation is made of, ingredients and materials
Rimmel Lasting Radiance is a liquid foundation composed of water, pigments (iron oxides, titanium dioxide), silicones, and film-forming binders typical of mass-market cosmetics. The formula contains no known problematic solubilizers like 1,4-dioxane at reportable levels, and pigments used in this product line are standard cosmetic-grade colorants. Silicone binders and humectants are inert on skin and do not degrade or leach under normal storage or use conditions.
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
Rimmel Lasting Radiance contains fragrance compounds in its formula. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies may experience contact dermatitis; patch testing is recommended prior to routine use.
Parabens
Mass-market liquid foundations commonly use parabens or other broad-spectrum preservatives. Individuals with known paraben or methylisothiazolinone sensitivity should verify ingredients or test before commitment.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Lead
Iron oxides and titanium dioxide used in Rimmel foundations are cosmetic-grade and subject to FDA purity limits; no cadmium, lead, or arsenic contamination has been reported for this product or brand line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Rimmel Lasting Radiance Foundation is not known to use formaldehyde releasers (e.g., diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin) in published ingredient lists; modern Rimmel formulations rely on safer preservative systems.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
This is a liquid foundation, not a powder; talc is not an ingredient in Lasting Radiance, eliminating risk of asbestos-related contamination or inhalation exposure.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Rimmel (owned by Coty) does not publish ingredient-level safety data or third-party certifications for this product and maintains silent positioning on PFAS. The brand has no documented recalls or safety warnings specific to Lasting Radiance Foundation. Rimmel complies with FDA and EU cosmetic regulations but does not exceed baseline transparency standards.
How it compares in its category
Liquid foundations at this price point typically contain similar silicone and pigment profiles; Rimmel's formulation is neither outlier nor premium. Brands with higher transparency (e.g., those with third-party certifications or published heavy-metal testing) offer more verifiable safety data, but absence of disclosure does not indicate higher risk. Water-based and silicone-based foundations in this category carry equivalent hazard profiles.
If you buy it
Perform a patch test on inner arm or behind ear 24 hours before full-face use to screen for fragrance or preservative sensitivity. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight; do not leave in hot vehicles. Replace every 12 months or if you notice separation, odor change, or texture breakdown. If skin irritation, rash, or eye contact occurs, rinse immediately and discontinue use.
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
- Rimmel has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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