F

Is Estée Lauder PFAS-free?

Across 53 graded products, Estée Lauder averages F (58/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 27 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Estée Lauder C or better, safest first

Estee Lauder Glossy Pout Tinted Lip Oil

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Estee Lauder Glossy Pout Tinted Lip Oil

Oil base (likely mineral, plant, or synthetic esters); glass or plastic container

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical lip oil; no waterproof treatment triggers detected.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (silicone/wax-based)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; powder foundations typically lack PFAS drivers, but Estée Lauder makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt On Glosstick

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt On Glosstick

wax, oils, pigments, polymers (standard lip gloss)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical lip gloss without documented chemical triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Limited Edition InCharge Glossy Lip Oil Gift Set

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Estee Lauder Limited Edition InCharge Glossy Lip Oil Gift Set

Oil-based lip cosmetic (typical: volatile silicones, emollients, natural oils, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical lip oil with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistance triggers.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Futurist HydraPlump Tinted Lip Balm

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Estee Lauder Futurist HydraPlump Tinted Lip Balm

Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; lip balm formulations rarely require water-repellent chemistry, but Estée Lauder has not disclosed PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Kissable Lip Shine

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Kissable Lip Shine

Wax, oils, silicones, pigments (typical lip gloss)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical cosmetic without known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Gloss Wonders

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Gloss Wonders

lip gloss liquid formulation (oils, resins, pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical cosmetic formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Futurist Soft Touch Brightening Skincealer Concealer

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Estee Lauder Futurist Soft Touch Brightening Skincealer Concealer

liquid/cream emulsion with silicones and pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color

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Estee Lauder Pure Color

Wax, pigments, emollients, talc, mica

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Gloss

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Estée Lauder Gloss

Lip gloss (oils, resins, waxes, pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical cosmetic gloss; no known PFAS-linked formulations in this category.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder

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Estee Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder

Powder blend (talc or talc-alternative, pigments, binders)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; powder blush has no inherent use-case for PFAS, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Refill

Estée Lauder

The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Refill

Powder blush (talc or mica base with pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; standard powder cosmetic with no known triggers, but Estée Lauder provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Sculpting Blush Duo

Estée Lauder

The Sculpting Blush Duo

Pressed powder blush, pigments & binders

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a conventional pressed powder blush; no known risk drivers.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush Refill

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush Refill

Powder blush with standard pigments and binders

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this powder blush; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush

Pigments, talc, mica, binders in pressed powder compact

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic blush with no known PFAS drivers.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Sculpting Blush - One size

Estée Lauder

Sculpting Blush - One size

Pigments, waxes, talc, binders (typical blush formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, standard pressed blush has no inherent need for water-repellent coatings.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in 430 Rose Exposed 0.25 oz – Radiant Powder Cheek Color for Normal Skin

Estée Lauder

Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in 430 Rose Exposed 0.25 oz – Radiant Powder Cheek Color for Normal Skin

Talc-based powder with pigments and binders

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a talc powder blush, but Estée Lauder's silence on ingredient disclosure is a minor red flag.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Signature Powder Blush BRANDIED ROSE .19oz New Discontinued

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Signature Powder Blush BRANDIED ROSE .19oz New Discontinued

Powder blend with talc or mica base, iron oxides, binders

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a powder blush; no credible evidence of intentional PFAS use in this category.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Creme

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Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Creme

Water-based emulsion, pigments, polymers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Estee Lauder

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DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Estee Lauder

Water-based emulsion cream with glycerin, mineral oils, botanicals; no Teflon-family coating or explicit waterproofing agents

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk factors, but Estée Lauder does not publicly disclose PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30

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Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30

emulsion cosmetic cream base (water, glycerin, oils, waxes, silicones)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic formulation, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer

Water-based moisturizer emulsion with mineral pigments (tint)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on facial moisturizer; no waterproofing or non-stick chemistry typical of PFAS formulations.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist

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Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist

liquid spray formulation, water and glycerin base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Spray cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer

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Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer

Silicone, glycerin, water, pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Liquid cosmetic primer with lower PFAS concern, no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher

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Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher

silicones, talc, pigments, waxes

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; cosmetic primer with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting

pigments, polymers, silicones in powder/cream cosmetic

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern. Cosmetic powder with no known PFAS triggers or brand claims.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher

Estée Lauder

The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher

Silicone polymers, mineral pigments, water-based emulsion

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Primer cosmetic with lower PFAS concern; no public PFAS disclosures.

Risky category by default

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

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

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Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

water-based liquid makeup with mineral pigments, emollients, and UV filters

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern than cookware or apparel, but no public PFAS disclosure from Estée Lauder, caution warranted.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Longwear Matte Foundation

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Longwear Matte Foundation

liquid foundation (pigments, silicones, film-formers, preservatives)

D
D · Elevated

No public PFAS disclosure; cosmetic foundation poses lower inherent PFAS risk than waterproof/long-wear claims might suggest, but Estée Lauder's silence on ingr

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation SPF 20

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Estee Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation SPF 20

water-based serum foundation with SPF 20 actives

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern for typical use, but Estée Lauder provides no disclosure, skip if PFAS transparency matters to you.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation SPF 19

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation SPF 19

liquid foundation (water, silicones, emollients)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; low PFAS risk profile for liquid foundation, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt-On Shimmerstick Lip Gloss

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt-On Shimmerstick Lip Gloss

wax/oil blend with shimmer mica; formulation not publicly disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Skip if PFAS-avoidant; too opaque for confident assessment.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

liquid emulsion foundation with mineral/pigment dispersants

D
D · Elevated

Typical liquid foundation with no public PFAS disclosure; skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup Foundation

Estée Lauder

Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup Foundation

liquid foundation emulsion (typical: water, glycerin, silicones, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; typical liquid foundation poses lower PFAS concern than waterproof/long-wear formulas, but Estée Lauder makes no disclosures.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Foundation

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Foundation

liquid foundation with silicone base and water-resistant polymers

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Estée Lauder clarifies waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear for long-wear cosmetics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup - 1.0 oz / 30 ml / Tan

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup - 1.0 oz / 30 ml / Tan

liquid foundation with synthetic polymers and water-resistant binders

F
F · High PFAS

Silent on PFAS; waterproof cosmetics commonly use fluorinated compounds, proceed with caution or contact Estée Lauder directly.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup

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Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup

Silicone, talc, volatile silicones, polymers (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

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Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

polymer film/silicone-based waterproof mascara base

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Estée Lauder silent on sourcing, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

Film-forming polymers, waxes, silicones (waterproof mascara formula)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern than waterproof apparel, but PFAS disclosure absent, check if alternatives offer transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara

Film-forming polymers, waxes, pigments (typical mascara base)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara formulations may contain PFAS for durability; Estée Lauder silent on PFAS composition, skip if concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lash Multi Effects Mascara

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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lash Multi Effects Mascara

Film-forming polymers, pigments, waterproofing agents (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk in waterproof mascaras is material.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

ESTÉE LAUDER | Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - Penha Duty Free Grand Cayman

Estée Lauder

| Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - Penha Duty Free Grand Cayman

Waterproof mascara formulation with film-forming polymers

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS; Estée Lauder discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara Duo

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara Duo

Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Estée Lauder directly, waterproof mascara carries PFAS risk, but no public testing or transparency available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estée Lauder Turbo Lash Volume + Length Mascara

Estée Lauder

Turbo Lash Volume + Length Mascara

Waterproof film-forming polymers, waxes, silicones in mascara base

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara's water-resistance raises PFAS concern; Estée Lauder discloses nothing, verify ingredient list before purchase.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss

Liquid gloss with waterproofing/long-wear polymer blend

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof lip gloss lacks PFAS transparency; moderate caution warranted.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

liquid silicone, pigments, polymeric binders

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Estée Lauder silent on formulation, skip if PFAS-sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Double Wear Stay In Place Flawless Wear Concealer Estee Lauder

Estée Lauder

Double Wear Stay In Place Flawless Wear Concealer Estee Lauder

Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion, likely silicone and polymer film-formers

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof makeup carries moderate PFAS concern; brand silent on chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place 24 Hour Concealer - N Medium (Neutral)

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place 24 Hour Concealer - N Medium (Neutral)

liquid silicone emulsion with polymeric binders, fragrance, and preservatives; waterproofing mechanism unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern for direct skin exposure, but waterproof cosmetics commonly contain fluorinated binders, Estée Lauder provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Double Wear Stay in Place 24-Hour Concealer

Estée Lauder

Double Wear Stay in Place 24-Hour Concealer

liquid emulsion with silicones, polymers; waterproof wear claim suggests potential water-repellent chemistry

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Estée Lauder discloses formula, waterproof cosmetics often contain PFAS but brand is mute on it.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer - One size

Estée Lauder

Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer - One size

Liquid foundation with waterproofing agents

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetic with undisclosed treatment agents, lower confidence without brand transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estée Lauder Set and Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray

Estée Lauder

Set and Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray

water-based spray mist, likely silicone or acrylic polymers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

No public PFAS data available; lower concern than apparel but verify if sensitive.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Set, Protect, Mattify On 'Til Dawn Duo

Estée Lauder

Set, Protect, Mattify On 'Til Dawn Duo

emulsion base with silicone, polymers, waterproofing agents

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Mattifying cosmetic without PFAS disclosure; waterproof claim raises concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Estée Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray 116ml

Estée Lauder

Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray 116ml

Water-based spray formula with silicones and polymers

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Setting sprays may contain water-resistant polymers; limited public disclosure on PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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