RMS Beauty · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Lip Shine RMS Beauty
Low risk for a simple lip cosmetic, but RMS Beauty makes no public disclosure.
This lip shine contains plant-based and natural ingredients typical of RMS Beauty's clean beauty approach. No waterproofing, Teflon-type coating, or Teflon-family coating are standard in lip shine formulations, though the brand doesn't claim PFAS-free status.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
plant oils, waxes, and pigments (typical lip shine formula)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Lip Shine RMS Beauty is made of, ingredients and materials
RMS Lip Shine is formulated primarily from plant oils (jojoba, rosehip, coconut), natural waxes, and mineral or plant-derived pigments. This material profile avoids synthetic polymers and silicones common in conventional lip glosses. Lip products are low-risk because they sit on the lip surface with minimal absorption; the simple oil-and-wax base presents no known leaching or degradation hazard under normal storage and use.
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 undisclosed fragrance components
The product lists fragrance ingredients but may not disclose all volatile components in the scent blend. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity should patch-test. RMS does not list formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in published ingredients.
Rancidity and oxidative breakdown of plant oils
Plant oils degrade over time, especially if exposed to light or heat, potentially developing irritant peroxides or off-odor compounds. This is a storage and shelf-life issue rather than a manufacturing hazard.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
RMS Beauty does not publicly disclose pigment sourcing or heavy-metal testing results for Lip Shine. Plant-derived and mineral pigments are typically lower-risk than synthetic colorants, but no independent third-party data is available.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
No talc is listed in standard Lip Shine formulations. The product does not appear to use mineral powder bases that would carry talc risk.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Published ingredient lists do not indicate formaldehyde releasers; RMS brands typically use alternative preservatives. No published testing confirms absence.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
RMS Beauty markets itself as a clean beauty brand and does not list PFAS-containing water-resistance coatings in its published ingredient lists. The brand maintains certifications including cruelty-free status but does not publish third-party safety testing or PFAS disclosure statements. No recalls or safety incidents have been publicly documented for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Lip Shine sits in the premium natural/clean cosmetics segment where plant-oil formulas dominate; this places it lower-risk than conventional glosses that use synthetic polymers, silicone, or film-forming resins. Compared to mainstream drugstore lip glosses, RMS avoids phthalates and BPA-associated plasticizers in the formula itself. The trade-off is less longevity and water resistance, typical for oil-based formulas.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oil oxidation and rancidity over time. Replacement is recommended every 1-2 years or when the scent becomes off or the texture separates, both signs of oil degradation. Lip products have no heat-limit risk under normal use. Individuals with nut allergies should confirm the specific oil base, as jojoba and coconut are generally hypoallergenic but formulations vary.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- RMS Beauty has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
More lip balm & long-wear lipstick grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.