Urban Decay · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Multidimensional Lip Gloss
Low concern. Typical lip gloss unlikely to contain PFAS, but disclosure absent.
This standard lip gloss contains silicones, oils, waxes, and pigments without waterproofing or grease-resistance claims that would require PFAS. No public testing or brand PFAS statement exists.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Silicone, oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Lip Gloss is made of, ingredients and materials
Urban Decay Stoned Vibes is a silicone-based lip gloss, the industry standard for texture and wear. Silicones are chemically inert on skin and do not leach into saliva or oral tissues under normal use. The formula also contains oils (likely dimethicone and volatile silicones for slip) and waxes for hold, plus colorant pigments. This combination is designed to minimize skin irritation while delivering color and shine.
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
Urban Decay does not fully disclose fragrance components on the label (typically listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum'). Individual sensitivities to undisclosed fragrance allergens remain possible, though serious reactions from lip products are rare.
Mica and crystalline silica
Shimmer and multidimensional effect in this product may use mica or other mineral pigments. When inhaled as loose powder, these carry theoretical respiratory concern; as a lip gloss, inhalation risk is negligible, but accidental aspiration in children remains a minor consideration.
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 recalls or regulatory findings on record for Urban Decay lip glosses involving lead, cadmium, or iron oxide pigments. Silicone glosses with synthetic colorants typically present lower leaching risk than water-based formulas.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
No evidence of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in typical silicone-based lip gloss formulas. Silicones themselves do not require formaldehyde-based preservation.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Urban Decay Stoned Vibes is a liquid-gel gloss, not a powder formula, and therefore does not contain talc or talc-associated asbestos risk.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Urban Decay (owned by L'Oreal) does not publicly disclose ingredient-level safety testing or heavy metal screening results for this product. The brand has no known regulatory violations or product recalls specific to this lip gloss line. Urban Decay's parent company has faced scrutiny over fragrance transparency and allergen labeling in other product lines, but no documented issues exist for this formula.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-based glosses like this have lower concern for bacterial colonization and yeast growth compared to oil-heavy balms. This product sits in the mainstream cosmetic tier, neither luxury-certified nor budget-generic. Competitors using the same silicone base (MAC Fix+, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury) carry equivalent safety profiles.
If you buy it
Apply only to lips; avoid contact with eyes. Do not heat or expose to direct sunlight for extended periods, as silicones can break down slightly under UV, though this is cosmetic, not a health concern. Replace if the gloss separates, thickens, or develops an off odor (sign of bacterial contamination). Store at room temperature and discard after 12-18 months of regular use.
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
- Urban Decay has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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