Is Drunk Elephant PFAS-free?
Across 11 graded products, Drunk Elephant averages C (71/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Drunk Elephant C or better, safest first
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Protini Polypeptide Cream
Water-based moisturizing cream; primary actives include peptide complex, ceramides, glycerin
Lower concern; conventional moisturizer with no known PFAS risk factors, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz
Water-based cosmetic emulsion (moisturizer cream)
Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic moisturizer, but Drunk Elephant provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
water-based serum (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, humectants)
Lower concern; no known PFAS vectors in aqueous cosmetic serum formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) with standard cosmetic emollients and thickeners
Lower concern; mineral SPF powders rarely require PFAS, but no public testing or brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
mineral-based UV filters, glycerin, silicones
Lower concern for PFAS, but sunscreen formulations warrant caution, verify ingredient list before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Tinte Mineral Cream
mineral pigments, talc, silicates in emollient base
Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated coatings, but brand silence on sourcing is a minor gap.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream SPF 30
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) in cream base
Lower-concern mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS risk, but brand silent on PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Spf 30 Broad Spectrum 2
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide)
Lower concern; mineral sunscreen formulations rarely require PFAS, but Drunk Elephant has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra 100% Mineral Cream SPF 30/PA+++ Tinted Face Sunscreen
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) with typical cosmetic emollients
Lower concern; mineral sunscreen formula typically avoids PFAS, but no brand transparency on intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Umbra Sheer Mineral Cream
mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide base)
Lower concern mineral sunscreen; no known PFAS risks, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Good Weather Skin All Over Sun Milk Face & Body SPF 50
Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion (oil-in-water base with silicones, UV filters, water-repellent additives)
Lower-concern but opaque, Drunk Elephant hasn't disclosed PFAS avoidance, and waterproof cosmetics often rely on fluorinated compounds.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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