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
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Estee Lauder Glossy Pout Tinted Lip Oil
Oil base (likely mineral, plant, or synthetic esters); glass or plastic container
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip oil; no waterproof treatment triggers detected.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation
talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (silicone/wax-based)
Lower concern; powder foundations typically lack PFAS drivers, but Estée Lauder makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt On Glosstick
wax, oils, pigments, polymers (standard lip gloss)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical lip gloss without documented chemical triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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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)
Lower PFAS concern; typical lip oil with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistance triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Futurist HydraPlump Tinted Lip Balm
Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic emollients
Lower concern; lip balm formulations rarely require water-repellent chemistry, but Estée Lauder has not disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Kissable Lip Shine
Wax, oils, silicones, pigments (typical lip gloss)
Lower concern; typical cosmetic without known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no explicit commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lip Gloss Wonders
lip gloss liquid formulation (oils, resins, pigments)
Lower concern, typical cosmetic formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Futurist Soft Touch Brightening Skincealer Concealer
liquid/cream emulsion with silicones and pigments
Lower concern for typical liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color
Wax, pigments, emollients, talc, mica
Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estée Lauder Gloss
Lip gloss (oils, resins, waxes, pigments)
Lower concern for typical cosmetic gloss; no known PFAS-linked formulations in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder The Sculpting Blush Powder
Powder blend (talc or talc-alternative, pigments, binders)
Lower PFAS concern; powder blush has no inherent use-case for PFAS, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Sculpting Blush Powder Blush Refill
Powder blush (talc or mica base with pigments)
Lower concern for PFAS; standard powder cosmetic with no known triggers, but Estée Lauder provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Sculpting Blush Duo
Pressed powder blush, pigments & binders
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional pressed powder blush; no known risk drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush Refill
Powder blush with standard pigments and binders
Lower PFAS concern for this powder blush; no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush
Pigments, talc, mica, binders in pressed powder compact
Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic blush with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sculpting Blush - One size
Pigments, waxes, talc, binders (typical blush formulation)
Lower concern for PFAS, standard pressed blush has no inherent need for water-repellent coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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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
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
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Estee Lauder Signature Powder Blush BRANDIED ROSE .19oz New Discontinued
Powder blend with talc or mica base, iron oxides, binders
Lower PFAS concern for a powder blush; no credible evidence of intentional PFAS use in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Creme
Water-based emulsion, pigments, polymers
Lower concern; typical BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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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
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk factors, but Estée Lauder does not publicly disclose PFAS avoidance.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30
emulsion cosmetic cream base (water, glycerin, oils, waxes, silicones)
Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic formulation, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer
Water-based moisturizer emulsion with mineral pigments (tint)
Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on facial moisturizer; no waterproofing or non-stick chemistry typical of PFAS formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist
liquid spray formulation, water and glycerin base
Lower concern. Spray cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder The Smoother Universal Perfecting Primer
Silicone, glycerin, water, pigments
Liquid cosmetic primer with lower PFAS concern, no red flags identified.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher
silicones, talc, pigments, waxes
Lower concern; cosmetic primer with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Matte Perfecting
pigments, polymers, silicones in powder/cream cosmetic
Lower concern. Cosmetic powder with no known PFAS triggers or brand claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher
Silicone polymers, mineral pigments, water-based emulsion
Primer cosmetic with lower PFAS concern; no public PFAS disclosures.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Estee Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45
water-based liquid makeup with mineral pigments, emollients, and UV filters
Lower concern than cookware or apparel, but no public PFAS disclosure from Estée Lauder, caution warranted.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Longwear Matte Foundation
liquid foundation (pigments, silicones, film-formers, preservatives)
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
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Estee Lauder Futurist SkinTint Serum Foundation SPF 20
water-based serum foundation with SPF 20 actives
Lower PFAS concern for typical use, but Estée Lauder provides no disclosure, skip if PFAS transparency matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Foundation SPF 19
liquid foundation (water, silicones, emollients)
Insufficient public data; low PFAS risk profile for liquid foundation, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt-On Shimmerstick Lip Gloss
wax/oil blend with shimmer mica; formulation not publicly disclosed
Skip if PFAS-avoidant; too opaque for confident assessment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup
liquid emulsion foundation with mineral/pigment dispersants
Typical liquid foundation with no public PFAS disclosure; skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Risky category by default
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Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup Foundation
liquid foundation emulsion (typical: water, glycerin, silicones, pigments)
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
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Foundation
liquid foundation with silicone base and water-resistant polymers
Skip until Estée Lauder clarifies waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear for long-wear cosmetics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup - 1.0 oz / 30 ml / Tan
liquid foundation with synthetic polymers and water-resistant binders
Silent on PFAS; waterproof cosmetics commonly use fluorinated compounds, proceed with caution or contact Estée Lauder directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup
Silicone, talc, volatile silicones, polymers (unspecified)
Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara
polymer film/silicone-based waterproof mascara base
Waterproof mascara carries inherent PFAS risk; Estée Lauder silent on sourcing, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara
Film-forming polymers, waxes, silicones (waterproof mascara formula)
Lower concern than waterproof apparel, but PFAS disclosure absent, check if alternatives offer transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara
Film-forming polymers, waxes, pigments (typical mascara base)
Waterproof mascara formulations may contain PFAS for durability; Estée Lauder silent on PFAS composition, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Lash Multi Effects Mascara
Film-forming polymers, pigments, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk in waterproof mascaras is material.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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| Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara - Penha Duty Free Grand Cayman
Waterproof mascara formulation with film-forming polymers
Skip, waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS; Estée Lauder discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara Duo
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing coating
Skip or contact Estée Lauder directly, waterproof mascara carries PFAS risk, but no public testing or transparency available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Turbo Lash Volume + Length Mascara
Waterproof film-forming polymers, waxes, silicones in mascara base
Waterproof mascara's water-resistance raises PFAS concern; Estée Lauder discloses nothing, verify ingredient list before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Gloss
Liquid gloss with waterproofing/long-wear polymer blend
Waterproof lip gloss lacks PFAS transparency; moderate caution warranted.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer
liquid silicone, pigments, polymeric binders
Waterproof cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Estée Lauder silent on formulation, skip if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Wear Stay In Place Flawless Wear Concealer Estee Lauder
Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion, likely silicone and polymer film-formers
Waterproof makeup carries moderate PFAS concern; brand silent on chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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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
Lower-concern for direct skin exposure, but waterproof cosmetics commonly contain fluorinated binders, Estée Lauder provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Wear Stay in Place 24-Hour Concealer
liquid emulsion with silicones, polymers; waterproof wear claim suggests potential water-repellent chemistry
Skip unless Estée Lauder discloses formula, waterproof cosmetics often contain PFAS but brand is mute on it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer - One size
Liquid foundation with waterproofing agents
Waterproof cosmetic with undisclosed treatment agents, lower confidence without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Set and Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray
water-based spray mist, likely silicone or acrylic polymers
No public PFAS data available; lower concern than apparel but verify if sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Set, Protect, Mattify On 'Til Dawn Duo
emulsion base with silicone, polymers, waterproofing agents
Mattifying cosmetic without PFAS disclosure; waterproof claim raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist Setting Spray 116ml
Water-based spray formula with silicones and polymers
Setting sprays may contain water-resistant polymers; limited public disclosure on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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