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Is NYX Professional Makeup PFAS-free?

Across 28 graded products, NYX Professional Makeup averages F (50/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from NYX Professional Makeup C or better, safest first

NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain

NYX Professional Makeup

Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain

Liquid gloss stain base (likely glycerin, oils, resins, pigments); no disclosed water-resistant or stain-resistant treat

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but NYX does not publicly disclose ingredient details or PFAS stance.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss Milkshakes Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

This Is Milky Gloss Milkshakes Lip Gloss

Glycerin-based liquid gloss formulation

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical lip gloss formulation, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Butter Gloss NYX

NYX Professional Makeup

Butter Gloss NYX

Pigments, oils, waxes in lip gloss base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical lip gloss formula unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Lip Lingerie Gloss

Volatile silicones, polymers, film-forming resins (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but no brand transparency on formulation safety.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup SPF 30 Vanilla Bean Butter Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

SPF 30 Vanilla Bean Butter Gloss

Emollient blend with SPF (titanium dioxide or zinc oxide); typical lip gloss oils, waxes, butters

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice; lip gloss formulations rarely require PFAS, but NYX provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup NYX Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX Vivid Rich Mechanical Pencil

Wood barrel, graphite lead core, plastic/resin components

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard pencil with no known high-risk coatings or treatments.

Risky category by default

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Fat Oil Lip Drip

NYX Professional Makeup

Fat Oil Lip Drip

Emollient lip oil blend (likely silicone, plant oils, vitamin E)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; lip oils rarely require PFAS, but NYX offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Duck Plump Lip Gloss

Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula with no known PFAS-use pathway, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Butter Gloss

Oil, wax, and pigment emulsion (typical gloss formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard lip gloss; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

NYX Butter Gloss Kit

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX Butter Gloss Kit

emollient oils, waxes, pigments in liquid gloss base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical lip gloss formula unlikely to require fluorochemicals, but NYX does not disclose.

Risky category by default

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

NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Shine Loud High Shine Lip Gloss

Liquid lip gloss with silicone, film-formers, and pigments (standard cosmetic formulation)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern cosmetic product with no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no transparency on formulation chemistry.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup Jelly Job Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Jelly Job Lip Gloss

Silicone gel base with typical cosmetic emollients

D
D · Elevated

Jelly lip gloss has low inherent PFAS risk; NYX discloses nothing, skip only if PFAS transparency matters to you.

Risky category by default

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), silicones, waxes, pigments

D
D · Elevated

Likely lower concern, but no PFAS transparency from NYX, check ingredient list if worried.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Metallic Liquid Liner

NYX Professional Makeup

Epic Wear Metallic Liquid Liner

liquid eyeliner (polymeric film, water-resistant formula)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless waterproof claim is verified PFAS-free, liquid liners often use fluorinated polymers for durability.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Vivid Brights Liquid Eyeliner

NYX Professional Makeup

Vivid Brights Liquid Eyeliner

liquid eyeliner base (polymers, water, pigments); waterproof formula likely contains water-repellent coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; liquid eyeliner waterproof claims often mask unknown PFAS use.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liquid Liner

NYX Professional Makeup

Epic Wear Liquid Liner

Liquid liner formula (water-based, polymers, pigments)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, liquid eyeliner often uses Teflon-family coating for wear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Wear Liner Stick

NYX Professional Makeup

Epic Wear Liner Stick

Wax/oil blend with waterproofing; stick formulation

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until NYX discloses waterproofing chemistry; water-resistance in cosmetics commonly uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Liner

NYX Professional Makeup

Epic Ink Liner

liquid ink with waterproofing agents (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or commits to PFAS-free formulation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Epic Wear Liquid Liner

NYX Professional Makeup

Epic Wear Liquid Liner

liquid eyeliner with waterproof polymer binder

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern due to waterproof formula; no public PFAS disclosure from NYX.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Bridgerton Royal Epic Ink Glitz Waterproof Metallic Eyeliner

NYX Professional Makeup

Bridgerton Royal Epic Ink Glitz Waterproof Metallic Eyeliner

Liquid pigment/resin suspension with waterproofing agent (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS, and NYX discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Worth The Hype Waterproof Mascara

NYX Professional Makeup

Worth The Hype Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof film-forming polymers (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact NYX directly about waterproof formula composition, brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Worth The Hype Volumizing Waterproof Mascara 0.23 oz

NYX Professional Makeup

Worth The Hype Volumizing Waterproof Mascara 0.23 oz

polymer film/wax-based waterproof mascara formula

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara carries moderate uncertainty; no PFAS disclosure from NYX.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX On The Rise Volume Liftscara Mascara

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX On The Rise Volume Liftscara Mascara

water-resistant formula (polymer/resin blend unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara formula raises PFAS concern; no brand transparency on coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Professional Makeup Doll Eye Mascara

NYX Professional Makeup

Doll Eye Mascara

Waterproof mascara formula (polymer film-forming agents, waxes, pigments)

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara poses moderate concern; no public PFAS disclosure from NYX.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nyx Proof It Waterproof Mascara Top Coat Pimt01

NYX Professional Makeup

Nyx Proof It Waterproof Mascara Top Coat Pimt01

Film-forming polymers with waterproofing agent (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until NYX discloses waterproofing chemistry, PFAS risk unclear in waterproof cosmetics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

NYX Color Mascara

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX Color Mascara

pigments, waxes, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agent unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof mascara likely contains PFAS-based water resistance agent; skip unless brand discloses formulation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nyx Makeup | Nyx Professional Makeup Mascara, Water-Proof, Le Chick Flick, Bmc 05 | Color: Black | Size: 0.32 Oz | Pinkpetalstyles's Closet

NYX Professional Makeup

Nyx Makeup | Nyx Professional Makeup Mascara, Water-Proof, Le Chick Flick, Bmc 05 | Color: Black | Size: 0.32 Oz | Pinkpetalstyles's Closet

Water-resistant liquid mascara formula with unknown coating/resin system

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until NYX discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS risk unquantified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nyx Full Figured Lush Lashes Mascara Ll05 Waterproof Lengthening

NYX Professional Makeup

Nyx Full Figured Lush Lashes Mascara Ll05 Waterproof Lengthening

Polymer film + waterproofing agents (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until NYX discloses waterproofing chemistry or gains third-party verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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