F

Is Clinique Even Better Lips PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Clinique Even Better Lips averages F (63/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 5 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Clinique Even Better Lips C or better, safest first

Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick

wax, oil, pigment blend (traditional lipstick)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern typical for traditional lipstick formulations; no red flags known.

Risky category by default

Clinique Almost Lipstick

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Almost Lipstick

Wax, oils, pigments (conventional lipstick formulation)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick .13 Oz / 3.9

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick .13 Oz / 3.9

wax, oils, pigments in lipstick base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard lipstick formulation with no flagged risk triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer

Pigments, waxes, oils, conventional lipstick base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical lip colour with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick in Velvet Kisses

Clinique Even Better Lips

Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick in Velvet Kisses

Wax, oils, and pigments (standard lipstick base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a traditional wax-based lipstick; no waterproofing claims or specialty coatings flagged.

Risky category by default

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

Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick

wax, oils, pigments, film-formers (typical lipstick base)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, but Clinique has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing or commitment.

Risky category by default

Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation

Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof lip color formula

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate caution: waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Clinique has not disclosed or verified PFAS-free status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Clinique Long Last Lipstick

Clinique Even Better Lips

Clinique Long Last Lipstick

Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof/long-wear coating composition undisclosed

F
F · High PFAS

Unknown PFAS risk; Clinique does not disclose coating chemistry for long-wear lipsticks.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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