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
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Clean Invisible Foundation
Water-based liquid foundation with typical pigments, silicones, and emollients
Lower concern. No known PFAS triggers in formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Continuous Color Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic bases
Lower concern lipstick, but no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Wax, pigments, oils, emollients
Lower concern; typical lipstick formulation, no PFAS drivers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Water-based liquid foundation with pigments, polymers, glycerin
No public PFAS risk signals; cosmetics rarely intentional PFAS sources.
⚠Risky category by default
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& Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle- Defying Foundation
Water-based liquid foundation with emulsifiers, silicones, and pigments
No public PFAS disclosure; cosmetics risk typically lower concern.
⚠Risky category by default
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Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara
wax, film-forming polymers, water-resistant formula
Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Covergirl discloses nothing, skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Professional Waterproof Mascara
Wax/polymer blend waterproof formula (unspecified composition)
Waterproof mascara formula raises concern; Covergirl silent on PFAS, avoid if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Proprietary waterproof film-forming polymers (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses waterproof coating chemistry or pursues third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
wax, polymers, water-resistant film coating
Skip until Covergirl discloses waterproof mascara ingredients or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Exhibitionist Waterproof Mascara
polymer film-forming base with waterproofing agents (undisclosed)
Waterproof mascara with opaque ingredient disclosure, PFAS risk unclear; skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Cover Girl So Lashy! Waterproof Mascara
Waterproof polymer film/wax blend (unspecified)
Waterproof mascara carries moderate PFAS risk; Covergirl does not disclose coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Clump Crusher Mascara
Wax/film-forming polymers with waterproofing agents
Skip or contact brand, waterproof mascara historically uses PFAS-adjacent chemistries; no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Lash Blast Clean Waterproof Mascara
water-resistant polymer film/wax blend typical of waterproof mascara formulations
Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Covergirl makes no public disclosure, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
liquid foundation with silicones, polymers, waterproofing agents
Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; no brand disclosure found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast Longwear Lipstick
pigments, waxes, oils, waterproof resin coating
Long-wear lipstick likely contains water-resistant coating; no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast All Day Lip
long-wear liquid pigment and film-forming resins with waterproofing agents
Waterproof lip formula raises concern; no PFAS disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast All-Day Lip Color
Long-wear lip color with waterproofing and film-forming polymers
Waterproof cosmetics may use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast All-Day Lip Color Custom Nudes
proprietary long-wear film coating on lip pigments
Long-wear cosmetics may use fluorinated coatings; CoverGirl discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast All Day
waterproof liquid makeup (polymeric film-forming agents)
Waterproof cosmetics may contain PFAS; CoverGirl provides no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Outlast Forever Velvet Pigment
liquid pigment with waterproof film-forming polymers
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 →