Is Glossier PFAS-free?
Across 31 graded products, Glossier averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 30 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Glossier C or better, safest first
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Women's Stretch Fluid Foundation
water-based fluid foundation (pigments, glycerin, silicones, polymers)
Lower concern for PFAS, but no verified testing or brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Perfecting Skin Tint
Water, silicones, pigments, mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide)
Lower concern; liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Light 5 1 oz / 30 ml
Water-based liquid foundation (pigments, glycerin, water, emulsifiers)
Lower PFAS concern for this liquid foundation; no known water-repellent coating or waterproofing claims typical of PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage
Water-based liquid foundation; silicones, glycerin, and pigments typical
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Fluid Foundation For Buildable Coverage (Very Light 1)
water-based liquid foundation with silicones, polymers, pigments
Lower PFAS concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but no brand transparency, typical for liquid makeup.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Stretch Concealer
water-based liquid concealer in plastic tube
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS use in liquid concealers, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage - Deep 1
liquid foundation with pigments, silicones, glycerin, and water
Lower PFAS concern for a face foundation without waterproofing claims, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cloud Paint Plush Blush
pigments, waxes, silicones, emollients in cream formulation
Lower concern, cream blush formulation has no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cloud Paint Blush
water-based pigment suspension in silicone base
Lower-concern product; silicone-based cream formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but Glossier offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fard À Joues Cloud Paint Plush - Beam
Emollient-based cream (pigments, oils, waxes)
Lower-concern cream blush; no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier does not publicly disclose PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Glassy High-Shine Lip Gloss
liquid lip gloss formulation (typical: silicones, oils, waxes, pigments)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS trigger flagged, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Women's Lip Glaze Sheer Lip Oil
Oil-based lip glaze (plant/mineral oils, silicones)
Lower concern; oil-based lip product with no known PFAS triggers, but brand has not publicly committed to PFAS screening.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultralip Duo
Wax, pigments, oils (typical lip tint base)
Lower-concern choice; no waterproofing agents typical in lip tints, but Glossier makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lip Gloss
Oil, wax, film-forming polymers (typical cosmetic base)
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula, but no public PFAS transparency from Glossier.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ultralip Shine
Silicone, oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss formulation)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical lip gloss formula unlikely to require water-repellent coating or grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Balm Dotcom
Petrolatum (mineral oil base), waxes, fragrance
Lower concern; traditional balm formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Balm + Line Duo
Wax and pigment (lip balm + eyeliner)
Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Balm Concealer
Silicone emulsion, humectants, waxes (standard cream formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic; standard cream formulation without known PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Balm Concealer - Neutral Undertone
Silicone, waxes, pigments, oils (typical liquid concealer/balm base)
Lower-concern choice; no PFAS red flags in standard concealer formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
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Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage
Water-based liquid concealer (typical: glycerin, water, silicones, pigments, polymers)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but Glossier offers no transparency on fluorinated ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
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Anticernes Extensible Pour Une Couvrance Modulable Et Lumineuse Moyen 2 - Medium Tan 2
liquid/cream concealer with typical cosmetic emollients and pigments
Lower concern for typical use, but Glossier does not disclose PFAS ingredient policy.
⚠Risky category by default
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cosmetic powders, pigments, emollients (brand does not disclose full formulation)
Lower concern for typical use, but Glossier does not publicly disclose PFAS policies, verify ingredient list if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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High Shine Lip Gloss
Silicone-based polymers, waxes, oils, pigments
Lower concern, but Glossier offers no PFAS disclosure, typical for cosmetics, higher transparency preferred.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream
gel-cream emulsion with mineral/plant-derived ingredients
Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on skincare product with no water-repellent claims, but Glossier has not disclosed PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Natural Coverage & Hydration
Water-based emulsion, clay, talc, mica, iron oxides, mineral pigments
Lower PFAS concern for typical formulation, but Glossier has not publicly disclosed ingredient testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Skin Tint for Natural Coverage
Silicone-based pigments, water/oil blend, mineral oxides
Lower PFAS concern; typical liquid foundation without known high-risk additives, but no explicit brand commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan | Glossier
Emulsion base with mineral pigments, likely talc or mica; no waterproofing coating specified
Lower concern, typical oil-free tinted moisturizer with no known PFAS-prone features, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan
water-based emulsion, silicones, pigments, mineral sunscreen actives
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Vegan & Cruelty-Free
Water-based emulsion with cyclopentasiloxane and mineral pigments
Lower PFAS concern; typical liquid tinted moisturizer with no known high-risk chemistries.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Perfecting Skin Tint Stretch Balm Concealer Duo
Polymers, silicones, waxes (typical concealer/balm base)
Limited public data; no waterproofing claims suggest lower PFAS risk, but Glossier doesn't disclose formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
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