C

Is MAC Fix+ PFAS-free?

Across 25 graded products, MAC Fix+ averages C (72/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 23 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from MAC Fix+ C or better, safest first

MAC Studio Matte Overlacquer

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Matte Overlacquer

liquid cosmetic spray, alcohol and resin based

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern cosmetic spray.

Risky category by default

MAC Frost Lipstick

MAC Fix+

MAC Frost Lipstick

wax, oils, pigments, emollients (typical lipstick base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical lipstick formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but MAC does not disclose.

Risky category by default

MAC Sleek Satin Lip Set

MAC Fix+

MAC Sleek Satin Lip Set

liquid/cream lipstick with standard pigments and emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical cosmetic formula with no known PFAS drivers, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer

liquid foundation/concealer, silicone-based emulsion with pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but MAC makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour Corrector

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Fix 24-Hour Colour Corrector

pigments, silicone, glycerin in liquid/cream base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cosmetic colour correctors rarely contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing claims typical of pressed powders.

Risky category by default

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129

MAC Fix+

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129

Talc and mineral pigments (pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but MAC does not publicly disclose ingredients or PFAS stance.

Risky category by default

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

MAC Fix+

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Mineral powder (talc or mica base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing agents typical in this category.

Risky category by default

M.A.C. Lipglass High-Glossy Pencil

MAC Fix+

M.A.C. Lipglass High-Glossy Pencil

Wax, oils, pigments (typical lipstick/gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard lip cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

MAC Fix+

MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick

wax, oils, emollients, pigments (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no brand transparency on formulation.

Risky category by default

MAC Mini Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

MAC Fix+

MAC Mini Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Conventional lip gloss formula (oils, resins, pigments)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; no known waterproofing triggers, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Two Glossy Lipglass Air Duo

MAC Fix+

MAC Two Glossy Lipglass Air Duo

Pigments, oils, waxes, film-forming polymers (typical for glossy lipstick)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical glossy lipstick with no known PFAS triggers, but MAC makes no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

MAC Glossed Out Lipglass Trio

MAC Fix+

MAC Glossed Out Lipglass Trio

wax, oil, pigment, silicones in liquid/gel lipgloss base

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; no specific risk factors identified in standard lipgloss formulation.

Risky category by default

MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

MAC Fix+

MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Silicones, oils, waxes, standard cosmetic emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical lip gloss formulation without known fluorinated additives.

Risky category by default

Mac Lipglass - Pink - One Size

MAC Fix+

Mac Lipglass - Pink - One Size

Silicone-based gloss, pigments, oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical lip gloss with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

MAC Mini Lipglass

MAC Fix+

MAC Mini Lipglass

liquid cosmetic gloss (oil/wax/silicone base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; cosmetic lip product unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Mac Nail Lacquer

MAC Fix+

Mac Nail Lacquer

Organic pigments, resins, solvents in liquid lacquer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Standard nail lacquer; no known PFAS risk identified.

Risky category by default

Mac Nail Polish, Quiet Time, Beige

MAC Fix+

Mac Nail Polish, Quiet Time, Beige

nail polish, organic pigments and resins

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern. Nail polish rarely contains PFAS intentionally.

Risky category by default

MAC Nail Lacquer 10 ml / 0.34 oz ( CHOOSE

MAC Fix+

MAC Nail Lacquer 10 ml / 0.34 oz ( CHOOSE

Nail lacquer, organic pigments and film-formers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern. Nail lacquer formulations rarely contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Mac Cosmetics Makeup | Mac Nail Lacquer Polish Over-Accessorized (Pink Gold Glitter ) Boxed | Color: Gold/Pink | Size: 0

MAC Fix+

Mac Cosmetics Makeup | Mac Nail Lacquer Polish Over-Accessorized (Pink Gold Glitter ) Boxed | Color: Gold/Pink | Size: 0

nitrocellulose, plasticizers, pigments, resins

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Nail polish: lower PFAS concern.

Risky category by default

Mac Nail Polish

MAC Fix+

Mac Nail Polish

water-based nail polish, pigments, resins

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical nail polish without known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

MAC Nail Lacquer Polish Coffee Break (BROWN) Size

MAC Fix+

MAC Nail Lacquer Polish Coffee Break (BROWN) Size

Nail lacquer polish, organic solvent base with pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern. Nail polish unlikely PFAS source vs. cosmetic treatments.

Risky category by default

Mac Nail Lacquer Nail Polish Al Fredo

MAC Fix+

Mac Nail Lacquer Nail Polish Al Fredo

nail lacquer film-forming resins, pigments, solvents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Standard nail polish unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

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

MAC Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick

MAC Fix+

MAC Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick

pigments, waxes, film-forming polymers with waterproof binder

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; waterproof cosmetics often use fluorinated polymers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

MAC Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer

liquid concealer with silicones and polymers; formula claims 24HR wear/waterproofing

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics merit caution; no public PFAS disclosure from MAC.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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