C

Is Benefit Cosmetics PFAS-free?

Across 16 graded products, Benefit Cosmetics averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 15 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Benefit Cosmetics C or better, safest first

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Pocket Pal Dual-Ended Longwear Lip Stain & Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Benetint Pocket Pal Dual-Ended Longwear Lip Stain & Gloss

liquid pigment, wax, oils, silicones (typical lip stain/gloss formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical lip cosmetic with no known PFAS markers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Rollin' with Benetint Lip Oil Duo Gift Set

Benefit Cosmetics

Rollin' with Benetint Lip Oil Duo Gift Set

Oil-based lip product (mineral oil, plant oils, waxes)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic oil; no red flags but brand disclosure is absent.

Risky category by default

Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine

Silicone, wax, emollients (typical lip shine formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern category; no known PFAS risk, but Benefit does not disclose cosmetic PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Lip gloss base (typical: oils, waxes, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a typical lip gloss, but Benefit makes no public transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain

liquid pigments, glycerin, film-forming polymers (cellulose/acrylates typical)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, though no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Rare Benefit Cosmetics Hervana Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Rare Benefit Cosmetics Hervana Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Emollients, resins, pigments (typical lip gloss formula)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern category, but Benefit makes no PFAS disclosure, typical for cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Lip Butter Balm

Benefit Cosmetics

Lip Butter Balm

waxes, oils, butters (emollient blend)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, lip balm is not a typical PFAS application, but brand silent on formulation.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Cosmetics Blush

Pigments, talc, mica, binders, typical pressed powder blush

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS risk for typical pressed blush formulations.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics WANDERful World Silky Soft Powder Blush Mini Moone

Benefit Cosmetics

WANDERful World Silky Soft Powder Blush Mini Moone

Talc-based powder blush with pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, pressed powder blush with no known PFAS use, though Benefit discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Silky-Soft Powder Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Silky-Soft Powder Blush

talc, mica, iron oxides, binders

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical powder blush formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but Benefit has not disclosed ingredient transparency on forever chemicals.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Blossy Powder Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Blossy Powder Blush

Powder blush (talc or mica base, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard powder cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but Benefit has not publicly disclosed formulation details.

Risky category by default

Benefit Dandelion Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Dandelion Blush

powder blush with talc or mica base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, powder blush has no known PFAS use case, though Benefit does not publicly disclose.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Starlaa Silky-Soft Powder Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Starlaa Silky-Soft Powder Blush

Talc, mica, pigments (typical loose powder blush)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS drivers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Butterfly Blush

Benefit Cosmetics

Butterfly Blush

powder blush (talc, mica, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical powder blush formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure to confirm.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Cheek Score Blush Trio Palette

Benefit Cosmetics

Cheek Score Blush Trio Palette

Pigments, talc, mica, binders in pressed powder format

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical powder blush formulation with no known PFAS-prone additives, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Benefit Cosmetics Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

Benefit Cosmetics

Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

Silicone and synthetic polymer emulsion

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, lip tints often use water-resistant polymers that may contain fluorinated additives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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