F

Is Covergirl PFAS-free?

Across 20 graded products, Covergirl averages F (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Covergirl C or better, safest first

CoverGirl Clean Invisible Foundation

Covergirl

Clean Invisible Foundation

Water-based liquid foundation with typical pigments, silicones, and emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. No known PFAS triggers in formulation.

Risky category by default

Covergirl Continuous Color Lipstick

Covergirl

Continuous Color Lipstick

Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic bases

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern lipstick, but no PFAS transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

CoverGirl Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick

Covergirl

Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick

Wax, pigments, oils, emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical lipstick formulation, no PFAS drivers identified.

Risky category by default

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

COVERGIRL Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

Covergirl

Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

Water-based liquid foundation with pigments, polymers, glycerin

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS risk signals; cosmetics rarely intentional PFAS sources.

Risky category by default

COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle- Defying Foundation

Covergirl

& Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle- Defying Foundation

Water-based liquid foundation with emulsifiers, silicones, and pigments

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS disclosure; cosmetics risk typically lower concern.

Risky category by default

Covergirl Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara

wax, film-forming polymers, water-resistant formula

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Covergirl discloses nothing, skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Professional Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Professional Waterproof Mascara

Wax/polymer blend waterproof formula (unspecified composition)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara formula raises concern; Covergirl silent on PFAS, avoid if concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CoverGirl Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara

Proprietary waterproof film-forming polymers (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry or pursues third-party PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CoverGirl Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara

Covergirl

Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara

wax, polymers, water-resistant film coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Covergirl discloses waterproof mascara ingredients or provides PFAS testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CoverGirl Exhibitionist Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Exhibitionist Waterproof Mascara

polymer film-forming base with waterproofing agents (undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara with opaque ingredient disclosure, PFAS risk unclear; skip if concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Cover Girl So Lashy! Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Cover Girl So Lashy! Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof polymer film/wax blend (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries moderate PFAS risk; Covergirl does not disclose coating composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara

Covergirl

Clump Crusher Mascara

Wax/film-forming polymers with waterproofing agents

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand, waterproof mascara historically uses PFAS-adjacent chemistries; no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

COVERGIRL Lash Blast Clean Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl

Lash Blast Clean Waterproof Mascara

water-resistant polymer film/wax blend typical of waterproof mascara formulations

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Covergirl makes no public disclosure, skip if PFAS-concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation

Covergirl

Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation

liquid foundation with silicones, polymers, waterproofing agents

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; no brand disclosure found.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Outlast Longwear Lipstick

Covergirl

Outlast Longwear Lipstick

pigments, waxes, oils, waterproof resin coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Long-wear lipstick likely contains water-resistant coating; no PFAS disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Outlast All Day Lip

Covergirl

Outlast All Day Lip

long-wear liquid pigment and film-forming resins with waterproofing agents

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Waterproof lip formula raises concern; no PFAS disclosure available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

COVERGIRL Outlast All-Day Lip Color

Covergirl

Outlast All-Day Lip Color

Long-wear lip color with waterproofing and film-forming polymers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Waterproof cosmetics may use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color Custom Nudes

Covergirl

Outlast All-Day Lip Color Custom Nudes

proprietary long-wear film coating on lip pigments

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Long-wear cosmetics may use fluorinated coatings; CoverGirl discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Covergirl Outlast All Day

Covergirl

Outlast All Day

waterproof liquid makeup (polymeric film-forming agents)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; CoverGirl provides no public disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CoverGirl Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment

Covergirl

Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment

liquid pigment with waterproof film-forming polymers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Waterproof cosmetic with unknown polymer composition; CoverGirl silent on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →