Swipe Serum Concealer
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Tower 28 does not disclose PFAS status for this liquid concealer. Water-resistant cosmetics often contain fluorinated compounds; independent confirmation needed.
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Material
Liquid concealer with pigments and binders
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Swipe Serum Concealer is made of, ingredients and materials
Swipe Serum Concealer is a liquid formula combining pigments (iron oxides, possibly synthetic colorants), film-forming binders (likely acrylics or silicones), and humectants to deliver coverage and wear. Liquid cosmetics of this type do not typically leach or degrade in the way solid ceramics or coatings do, but their safety depends on raw material purity, colorant sourcing, and any preservative or fragrance additives. No independent testing or ingredient disclosure controversies are on record for this specific product.
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.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Many liquid cosmetics use preservative systems (imidazolidinyl urea, dmdm hydantoin) that release trace formaldehyde. Tower 28 does not disclose preservative choice publicly; without full INCI transparency, this cannot be ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗1,4-dioxane as manufacturing byproduct
Surfactants and emulsifiers common in liquid formulas can harbor 1,4-dioxane as an unintended contaminant. No testing data or brand statement on this product is available; risk is low if suppliers follow EPA guidance but unverifiable without disclosure.
Fragrance allergens
If the concealer contains added fragrance (common in Tower 28 products for sensory appeal), undisclosed allergens like linalool, limonene, or oakmoss can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive users. Full ingredient list is not readily available online.
Microbial contamination from repeated use
Liquid concealers applied with fingers or shared applicators carry risk of bacterial or fungal overgrowth over time. This is a use and hygiene issue, not a formulation defect, but affects product safety after opening.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Iron oxides used in concealers are cosmetic-grade and regulated; no contamination reports or recalls exist for Tower 28 Swipe. Risk is lowest with established suppliers, but brand does not publish pigment sourcing or third-party testing on record.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Tower 28 markets primarily to Gen Z consumers and has built reputation on clean-beauty claims and minimalist formulation, but does not publish full ingredient transparency (INCI lists) consistently across its website or packaging labeling in publicly available sources. The brand has not issued public statements clarifying PFAS avoidance or use in water-resistant or long-wear products, despite marketing longevity claims. No regulatory recalls, lawsuits, or substantiated contamination reports are on record for Tower 28 cosmetics.
How it compares in its category
Liquid concealers dominate the category and generally pose lower contamination risk than powder formulas (which can harbor talc or heavy metals more easily). Tower 28 Swipe positions itself as a mid-range clean alternative to drugstore concealers, though comparable brands like Rare Beauty, Ilia, and Merit similarly lack third-party certification or transparency on synthetic pigment sourcing. None of these brands routinely disclose PFAS testing or avoidance.
If you buy it
Store away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent separation or degradation of the binder. Do not use if the product has separated, changed texture, or developed an off-odor, as this may indicate microbial contamination or breakdown. Replace after 12 months of opening to minimize bacterial overgrowth from repeated hand-to-container contact. If you have sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies, confirm the full INCI list with Tower 28 customer service before purchase, as the brand does not routinely list it online.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% 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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