Is MAC PFAS-free?
Across 28 graded products, MAC averages F (59/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 15 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from MAC C or better, safest first
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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Talc, mica, pigments, standard cosmetic powders
Lower PFAS concern; powder cosmetics rarely use intentional PFAS, but MAC does not disclose formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation
liquid foundation (water, silicones, pigments)
Lower concern for PFAS, but MAC makes no public commitment to PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pro Full Coverage Foundation
liquid foundation, pigments, glycerin, emollients
Lower concern for PFAS; no waterproofing claims typical of liquid foundation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129
talc, mica, iron oxides, pigments (powder cosmetic)
Lower-concern cosmetic; powder formulas rarely use PFAS, but MAC makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lipglass - Pink - One Size
Volatile silicones, oils, waxes, pigments
Lower concern for PFAS, but MAC does not disclose ingredient-level transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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M.A.C. Lipglass High-Glossy Pencil
Wax, oils, pigments in pencil form
Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but MAC offers no public transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Blush Powder
talc, mica, pigments
Lower concern; blush is a pressed powder with no known PFAS applications, but MAC does not disclose ingredient sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Blush Sheertone MAC
Mineral pigments, talc, mica, binders
Lower concern, pressed powder blush with standard cosmetic ingredients; no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Mineralize Blush
Mineral pigments, talc, mica
Lower concern; mineral-based powder with no known PFAS triggers, but MAC provides no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Chromaline Gel - Hi-Def Cyan
gel pigment formulation (primary ingredients not publicly disclosed for proprietary reasons)
Lower concern, but cosmetic formulation opacity limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
Silicone-based non-sticky gloss formula (typical MAC formulation)
Lower concern, silicone glosses carry minimal PFAS risk, but MAC offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Strobe Dewy Skin Tint
liquid foundation with water, glycerin, silicones, pigments
Lower PFAS concern for a standard liquid foundation; no red flags but no reassurance either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Face Body Foundation
Liquid foundation with water, silicones, pigments
Lower-concern liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers but MAC has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cream Colour Base
Oils, waxes, pigments, and standard cosmetic emollients
Lower concern, cream color base uses typical cosmetic ingredients without known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Strobe Cream
Water, silicones, glycerin (emollient cosmetic cream)
Lower concern for PFAS; typical cosmetic cream with no known treatment triggers, but no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation Oil Control
liquid foundation with silicones, pigments, and emollients
Cosmetic PFAS risk is low for use-and-rinse products, but MAC makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
liquid serum foundation with glycerin & emollients
No public PFAS risk signals, but cosmetic formula not disclosed, skip if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Cream-to-powder emulsion with talc, silica, oils, and pigments
Insufficient public data; standard cosmetic with no known PFAS-linked ingredients, but MAC discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm
liquid cosmetic base (emulsion); composition not fully disclosed
Skip until ingredient transparency improves; cosmetic formulations often opaque on PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
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Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation
liquid foundation with water-resistant/waterweight polymer matrix
Unknown PFAS risk; waterproof cosmetics often contain fluorinated polymers, request ingredient transparency from MAC.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Stack Waterproof Mascara
Waterproof film/coating (unspecified polymer)
Skip until MAC discloses waterproofing chemistry, waterproof cosmetics carry elevated PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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In Extreme Dimensions Waterproof Lash Mascara
proprietary waterproof formula with wax, silicones, and film-forming polymers
Waterproof claim raises PFAS concern; MAC discloses nothing, avoid if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Stack Mascara
wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until MAC discloses waterproofing chemistry, mascara's water-resistance likely involves undisclosed coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
proprietary lip gloss formula with waterproof/plumping treatment
Skip until MAC discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, PFAS risk in waterproof cosmetics is real but unconfirmed here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Colour Excess Gel Pencil Eye Liner
gel pencil with waterproof formula
Skip until MAC discloses waterproof formula ingredients, waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eye Kohl MAC
Pigments, waxes, oils in pencil/kohl format with waterproofing agents
Waterproof cosmetics carry unquantified PFAS risk; MAC discloses nothing, safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35
emulsion base with silicones, water, mineral pigments, SPF actives
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; MAC discloses nothing, skip until clarity.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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M·A·C MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 50
Water-resistant silicone, emollients, polymeric thickeners
Skip until MAC discloses water-resistant ingredient sources; SPF 50 waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS-based water-resistant coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →