Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil
Skip until Urban Decay discloses waterproof ingredient source.
Waterproof eyeliners often use Teflon-family coating coatings, but Urban Decay keeps waterproofing chemistry undisclosed. No independent testing confirms PFAS status.
The better-graded swap
Ere Perez
Jojoba Eye Pencil
85/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Wax/oil pencil with waterproof polymeric coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil is made of, ingredients and materials
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline uses a wax and oil base (typical for eyeliner pencils) with a waterproof polymeric topcoat to achieve its long-wear claim. The polymer coating is likely fluorinated (PFAS-based) to repel water and oils on the eyelid, though Urban Decay has not publicly disclosed the specific ingredient or its safety profile. Wax and oils themselves are low-risk, but the waterproof binder is the unknown variable here.
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.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Waterproof eyeliner pencils typically rely on fluorinated compounds to achieve water resistance. Urban Decay's formula is almost certainly PFAS-based, but the company provides no ingredient disclosure, making independent verification impossible.
Source, ATSDR ↗Fragrance allergens
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline formulations may contain fragrance compounds to mask wax and oil odors. No specific allergen ingredients are listed publicly; sensitive individuals should patch-test or review full ingredient disclosure from the brand.
Bacterial growth from pencil tip contamination
Waterline eyeliners are applied directly to the eye and eyelid margins, where bacteria thrive. Failure to sharpen regularly or replace the pencil every 3 months increases risk of stye or bacterial conjunctivitis, independent of the formula itself.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metal contamination in Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline. Eye makeup is regulated by FDA and typically screened for metal limits, though third-party testing is not mandatory.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence of formaldehyde or preservative-based releasers in this pencil formulation. Wax-based products typically use antimicrobial waxes rather than formaldehyde-releasing agents.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Urban Decay (owned by Estee Lauder) does not maintain a public PFAS disclosure policy and has not responded to industry requests for waterproof ingredient transparency in cosmetics. The brand markets this product as dermatologist-tested but does not address fluorochemical content. No recalls or regulatory actions specific to this pencil are on record.
How it compares in its category
Most waterline eyeliners use waterproofing polymers; many brands (including Clinique, MAC) similarly avoid public PFAS disclosure. Some indie and natural brands (e.g., Zoya, Vapour) market PFAS-free alternatives, though they may have shorter wear times. Urban Decay's formulation is standard for the premium waterproof segment, not an outlier for concern.
If you buy it
Apply only to the waterline and upper lash area; do not use on mucous membranes or inside the eyelid if you have sensitive eyes. The pencil should be sharpened regularly to maintain a clean tip and reduce bacterial contamination risk. Remove with makeup remover nightly; prolonged wear or sleeping in product may increase eye irritation. Replace every 3 months after opening to prevent microbial growth in the pencil.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Urban Decay has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil?
- Jojoba oil, wax, pigments
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Jojoba oil, waxes, pigments (typical pencil formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Jojoba oil, waxes, pigments (natural eye pencil formulation)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens or essential oil irritants
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
More eyeliner 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.