Is Clinique PFAS-free?
Across 78 graded products, Clinique averages F (63/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 52 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Clinique C or better, safest first
Clinique
Dramatically Different Moisturizing BB-Gel
Water-based gel with glycerin, humectants, emollients
Lower concern, cosmetic gel with no known PFAS-trigger formulation, but brand offers no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Moisture Surge CC Cream
Water-based emulsion, glycerin, silicones (typical CC cream base)
Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS-prone additives, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30
Emulsion base (water, silicones, pigments); sunscreen actives (likely UV filters)
Lower concern, standard BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
Emollient blend, polymers, pigments (typical lip gloss)
Lower concern; no PFAS red flags identified, but Clinique has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip balm/treatment base (wax, oils, emollients)
Lower concern, typical lip treatment with no known PFAS triggers, though Clinique offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
To Keep, To Give Fragrance and Lip Gloss Set
fragrance oils, waxes, glycerin in liquid and solid cosmetic forms
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetics set with no documented fluorochemical additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Pop Splash Lip Gloss + Hydration, 100% Authentic, Choose Your
liquid lip gloss, likely acrylates/polymers, water-based or silicone base
Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic lip gloss with no known treatment flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss
Wax, oils, emollients in lip gloss base
Lower PFAS concern for a standard cosmetic lip product; no known risk signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Pop Splash Lip Gloss + Hydration (select Color) Nwob
cosmetic emulsion (likely silicone, humectants, pigment)
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip gloss; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use in this product line.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Ultimate Eye Line-Up Makeup Set
pigments, oils, waxes, conventional cosmetic binders
Lower concern; no public PFAS risk drivers identified for eye makeup, but Clinique offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
High Impact Shadow Play Shadow + Definer
talc, mica, iron oxides, pigments (powder eyeshadow)
Lower PFAS concern; standard powder eyeshadow with no known PFAS drivers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Pop Lip + Cheek Oil
oil-based liquid cosmetic (oils, pigments, emollients)
Lower concern, oil/cheek product lacks typical PFAS use-case, but Clinique offers no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Almost Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments (standard lipstick)
Lower concern; traditional lipstick formulation with no public PFAS indicators.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm
Wax, oils, pigments (typical lip balm formulation)
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Kate Spade New York Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
wax, oil, and pigment blend (typical lip gloss)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique doesn't disclose PFAS policy.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss - 03 Brulee Pop by Clinique for Women - 0.11 oz Lip Gloss
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, waxes, pigments, talc
Lower PFAS concern, typical lip gloss formula without known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush Clinique
Powder pigments and mineral base (talc or mica-based)
Lower concern, powder blush formulations rarely contain PFAS, but Clinique discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Bashful Blush Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (standard pressed powder formulation)
Lower concern, powder blush formulations rarely require PFAS, but Clinique does not disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Soft Pressed Powder Blusher
Talc, mica, pigments (typical pressed powder)
Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical mineral powder cosmetic with no known fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Cheek Pop Blush Pop
pigments, waxes, oils, mineral powder
Lower-concern cosmetic, no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique discloses nothing publicly.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Talc, mica, pigments (powder blush formulation)
Lower concern, powder blush ingredients are standard; no waterproofing or coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush - Cupid
talc, mica, pigments (iron oxides)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush - Smoldering Plum
talc, mica, iron oxides, binders
Lower concern powder blush with no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Glow To Go Cheek Pop Palette
Powder, pigments, binders (typical cosmetic formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic powder with no PFAS red flags, but no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Water-based emulsion (glycerin, humectants, botanical extracts)
Lower concern, typical moisturizer with no known PFAS trigger, but Clinique does not publicly disclose PFAS absence.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
water-based gel; no fluorinated additives documented
Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS risk, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator
Water-based emulsion, glycerin, squalane, humectants
Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer with no waterproofing or water-repellent coating triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Dramatically Different Moisturizing
Water-based emulsion moisturizer; typical ingredients include glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, cyclomethicone
Lower concern, typical emulsifier moisturizer with no known PFAS-prone formulation, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer
Water-based moisturizer emulsion with mineral UV filters
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula without known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream
Water, glycerin, and emollients; oil-in-water emulsion
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off moisturizer; Clinique has not disclosed PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream
water-based cream emulsion (humectants, emollients, plant extracts)
Lower concern; no public evidence of PFAS in formulation, but no brand commitment to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Even Better Makeup
water-based emulsion, pigments, polymers (unspecified type)
Lower PFAS concern, but Clinique does not disclose polymer chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Liquid foundation and concealer blend; typical pigments, humectants, silicones, solvents
Lower concern for typical use; cosmetics rarely engineered for PFAS, but brand offers no assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15, WN 48 Oat - 1.0 oz/30 ml for Dry Combination and Combination Oily Skin
liquid foundation with mineral pigments and silicone polymers
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional cosmetic foundation; no triggers detected, but Clinique provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Makeup Clinique
Water-based liquid foundation with talc/silicates, pigments, glycerin
Lower concern for PFAS; typical liquid makeup with conventional formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Deep Comfort Body Wash
water-based surfactant cleansing formula (typical body wash)
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no waterproofing or nonstick coatings expected.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Happy Body Wash
aqueous surfactant cleansing base, fragrance, preservatives
Lower PFAS concern for a liquid body wash; no obvious triggers, but brand makes no transparency statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Aromatics Elixir Body Wash
aqueous surfactant blend, fragrance, botanical extracts
Lower-concern choice; body wash formulations rarely require PFAS, but Clinique makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Happy For Men Body and Hair Wash
aqueous wash solution, surfactants, fragrance, preservatives
Lower concern for typical use; no known PFAS trigger, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator
water-based exfoliating beads/granules (likely polyethylene or walnut shell)
Lower concern, typical exfoliator with no known PFAS risk, but Clinique makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Gel Happy Body Wash
aqueous gel base, surfactants, fragrance, preservatives
Lower-concern category; no known PFAS triggers, but no independent verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Happy-by-Clinique-(W)-type-** Luxury Foaming Bath and
Water-based aqueous bath solution (typical bath foam)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off foaming bath product, but Clinique is silent on PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Happy Heart Type W Avocado Body Wash
aqueous cosmetic liquid (body wash); standard emulsifiers and surfactants
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no red flags but no verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
UV Solutions Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50
Water-based emulsion, mineral sunscreen filters (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
Lower PFAS concern; no waterproof water-repellent coating typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face
Mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), emollients
Lower concern; mineral sunscreen base, no waterproofing claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
SPF 50 Body Cream
Emulsified creams, oils, humectants (typical body lotion base)
Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers in formula base.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25
aqueous emulsion sunscreen; no Teflon-type coating or known Teflon-family coating
Lower concern; standard sunscreen with no known PFAS signals.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
liquid concealer, pigments, polymers, water
Lower concern. Liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS indicators.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, CN 02 Breeze - 1.0 oz/30 ml for Dry Combination to Combination Oily S
pigments, silicones, water, polymers
Lower concern; liquid foundation not a typical PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
talc, mica, pigments, binders
Powder cosmetic with lower PFAS concern, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer, 1 oz. - 0.5 Breeze
liquid foundation, pigments, emollients, water base
Lower concern. Typical liquid cosmetic without waterproof claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Primer and Color Corrector
liquid pigments, silicones, polymeric binders, water
Typical cosmetic primer; no known PFAS risk, limited transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
liquid foundation emulsion with SPF filter
Lower concern but no PFAS transparency, typical of mainstream cosmetics; waterproof liquid foundations may contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
liquid foundation with talc, dimethicone, and pigments
Insufficient transparency, typical liquid foundation with no PFAS disclosure or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer - CN 02 Breeze
liquid foundation/concealer blend (pigments, emollients, silicones typical)
No red flags known, but Clinique has made no PFAS disclosure, proceed with cautious indifference.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation
liquid foundation, water and silicone base
No public PFAS risk signals, but no brand transparency either, typical for liquid cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
UV Solutions Mattifying Sunscreen SPF 50
Emulsified sunscreen base (oxybenzone/avobenzone active ingredients, water, glycerin, silicones)
Sunscreen formula unlikely to contain PFAS; no brand disclosure on ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
Superdefense City Block Daily Energy + Face Protector SPF 50
emulsified water + oils, pigments, actives
No public PFAS commitment; typical formula carries uncertain risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Wax, silicone, polymers; waterproofing mechanism undisclosed
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproofing ingredients, waterproof cosmetics commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Hi-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Waterproof film-forming polymer blend (unspecified)
Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Clinique silent on formula, skip if PFAS-avoidant.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara, Size: .28 Oz, Black
wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agent (unspecified)
Waterproof mascara formulation suggests potential PFAS use; Clinique does not disclose, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara - 8ml/0.28oz, Black
proprietary waterproof film/polymer coating
Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Clinique discloses nothing, proceed with caution or choose non-waterproof alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
wax, film-formers, polymers (waterproofing agents unspecified)
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproofing chemistry or seek PFAS-transparent mascara brands.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Lash Power Mascara
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing resin
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproofing chemistry or provides lab testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Zero Gravity Mascara
Polymer film, silicones, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproofing chemistry, mascara's water-resistant coating is a PFAS red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Bottom Lash Mascara
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Lower-risk cosmetic, but waterproofing agents are undisclosed, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment
Hydrating polymer blend with water-resistant emollients
Waterproof lip treatment with opaque formula history, PFAS risk unclear without ingredient transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Pop Splash Lip Gloss
Liquid gloss formula with waterproofing agent (type unspecified)
Waterproof cosmetics carry unknown PFAS risk; Clinique does not disclose waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Quickliner for Eyes
Polymer/wax-based waterproof formula with unspecified coating
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproof formula ingredients or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Quickliner For Eyes Intense
proprietary waterproof liquid formula with colorants and polymers
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; waterproof liquid cosmetics carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Easy Liquid Eyeliner
water-resistant liquid formula with polymer film-forming agents
Skip until Clinique discloses waterproofing chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
High Impact Gel Tech Eyeliner
Gel formula with waterproof polymeric coating
Waterproof gel eyeliner carries inherent PFAS risk; Clinique discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Cream Shaper for Eyes
cream/pigment base with potential waterproofing agents
Waterproof eye cream carries modest PFAS concern; Clinique discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Bold Eyes In A Snap Eyeliner and Mascara Set
liquid eyeliner and mascara base, likely film-forming polymers and wax; waterproofing agent unspecified
Moderate concern due to waterproof claim with no PFAS transparency; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 35 for Face
Water-resistant emulsion base with SPF actives
Skip until brand clarifies water-resistant formulation source.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
UV Solutions Brightening + Tinted Sunscreen
sunscreen lotion with unspecified waterproof binders
Sunscreen waterproofing raises concern; Clinique silent on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Sun Protection Face Cream
emulsion base with waterproofing additives
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique
Airbrush Concealer
liquid concealer with waterproof/long-wear polymer base
Waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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