ShineOn Lip Jelly
Lip jelly formulations typically lower concern; no PFAS triggers identified.
Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly is a cosmetic gel without waterproofing claims or known PFAS-prone ingredients. No public PFAS testing or brand disclosure available.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Jelly base, pigments, oils
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What ShineOn Lip Jelly is made of, ingredients and materials
ShineOn Lip Jelly is formulated as a jelly base, typically a blend of synthetic or natural oils, waxes, and gelling agents, with pigments and fragrance. Jelly cosmetics are occlusive products applied only to lips and do not penetrate skin or require high heat. This material class avoids volatile organic compound off-gassing and thermal degradation hazards common in powder or wax-based lip products.
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 irritants
Lip jelly formulations typically include fragrance compounds; while not disclosed here, synthetic or essential oil fragrances can trigger contact dermatitis or allergic reaction on sensitive or damaged lip tissue. Tower 28 does not publish fragrance ingredient disclosure.
1,4-dioxane in cosmetic ingredients
If the jelly base includes polyethylene glycol (PEG) or PEG derivatives as humectants or emulsifiers, trace 1,4-dioxane contamination during manufacture is possible. Tower 28 does not publish manufacturing process controls or contaminant testing 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
No regulatory actions, recalls, or test results are on record for lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in this product. Cosmetic pigments used in lip products are subject to FDA limits, but Tower 28 does not independently verify or publish assay data.
Source, FDA ↗Talc contamination
Jelly products do not typically contain talc as a structural ingredient. No evidence of talc use or contamination in this product line has been identified.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Jelly cosmetics do not require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives as a category. No formaldehyde donors are typical in lip jelly formulations, and no recalls or complaints on record for this product.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tower 28 does not publicly disclose PFAS or heavy metal testing results for this product, nor does it hold certifications like clean beauty seals or third-party safety audits on record. The brand operates without published recalls or regulatory actions related to this product line. Ingredient transparency is limited to marketing language rather than detailed safety documentation.
How it compares in its category
Lip jellies are among the lowest-risk cosmetics because application is brief, topical, and to a small, non-absorbent area. Compared to longwear lipsticks or pigmented powders, jelly formulations avoid synthetic dyes and resins that carry talc or heavy metal contamination risk. This product sits in the lower-concern segment of lip cosmetics by material type alone.
If you buy it
Store the product at room temperature away from heat to prevent separation or oil weeping. Discard after 12 months or if color, smell, or texture changes visibly. Discontinue use immediately if lips show swelling, itching, or rash; allergic response to fragrance or pigments is the primary user risk. Do not ingest; this is a topical cosmetic only.
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
- Tower 28 has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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