Is Physicians Formula PFAS-free?
Across 29 graded products, Physicians Formula averages D (65/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 22 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Physicians Formula C or better, safest first
Physicians Formula
The Healthy Foundation SPF 20
Water-based liquid foundation with mineral/pigment colorants
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional liquid foundation, but no brand transparency on intentional fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Youthful Wear Youth-Boosting Spotless Foundation
liquid foundation (water, pigments, polymers)
Lower concern; standard liquid foundation with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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All Star Face Palette
powder/pigment cosmetic blend
Lower concern; standard cosmetic powder palette with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Mineral Wear Cushion Foundation, Natural, 0.46 Ounce
mineral pigments, talc, silicones, cushion emulsion base
Lower PFAS concern; mineral cosmetics rarely require water/stain resistance treatments, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Butter Believe It! Foundation + Concealer
Pigments, oils, waxes, silicones in liquid/powder foundation
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic with no red flags, but no transparency claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Butter Believe It! Foundation + Concealer
liquid foundation/concealer with pigments, polymers, silicones
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional cosmetic; no red flags, but no transparency either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Powder
Powder cosmetic (talc or mineral base presumed)
Lower concern, powder cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but zero transparency from brand leaves some uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream
cream cosmetic base (oil, water, emulsifiers)
Lower PFAS concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Butter Glow Concealer
Silicone-based pigments, butters (shea/cocoa), waxes
Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formulation without disclosed waterproofing or specialized coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Concealer Twins Cream Concealer
cream concealer (water, pigments, waxes, oils)
Lower-concern cosmetic; cream concealers rarely contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Diamond Perfector Concealer
pigments, waxes, silicones, mineral powders
Lower concern for PFAS; standard pressed concealer with no known contamination signals.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gentle Cover Concealer Stick
Stick concealer with wax, silicones, and talc-based pigments
Lower concern; typical concealer stick without known PFAS-use triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Gentle Cover Concealer Makeup - Light, 2 Pack, Concealing Stick to Cover, Conceal, Correct, 0.15 oz
Wax/oil-based stick concealer in typical cosmetic base
Lower PFAS concern for a standard cosmetic stick; no red flags identified, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Butter Glow Corrector
talc, mineral pigments, oils/butters (cocoa, shea, sunflower)
Lower-concern cosmetic; standard formula ingredients carry minimal PFAS risk, but no brand transparency on the matter.
⚠Risky category by default
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Strength Concealer Light - 0.35 Oz
liquid/powder pigment suspension in cosmetic base (no known Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating)
Lower concern; cosmetic cream formulation with no known PFAS-typical application, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio
pigments, waxes, oils (eye cosmetic pencil)
Lower PFAS concern; standard eyeliner formula unlikely to require fluorochemicals, but no brand commitment to verification.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream
cream base (likely glycerin, oils, waxes, pigments)
Lower concern, typical cosmetic formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Compact Cream
pigments, waxes, oils, talc/mineral base in compact cream form
Lower PFAS concern for a typical pressed-powder cosmetic; brand silence on PFAS is standard for this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream
mineral powder, mica, talc, pigments in liquid base
Lower PFAS concern for this mineral BB cream; no red flags identified, but no explicit assurance either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super BB Insta Ready Beauty Balm Cream
Water-based cream emulsion with pigments and polymers
Lower PFAS concern for a standard BB cream, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Super CC Color-Correction + Care Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (presumed glycerin, silicones, waxes)
Lower concern; cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Physician's Formula Organic Wear All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream
cream base, waxes, pigments, mineral/botanical actives
Lower PFAS concern; no known red flags, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner Serum
liquid eyeliner serum (polymer/water base, typically acrylates or silicones)
Lower-risk category, but no brand transparency on PFAS, skip if you prioritize disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Eye Booster Waterproof Ultra-Fine Liquid Eyeliner
liquid eyeliner with waterproof polymer film-forming agents
Waterproof cosmetics carry genuine PFAS risk; Physicians Formula discloses nothing, skip unless PFAS-free cert appears.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eye Booster Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner
liquid eyeliner (water-resistant formula, proprietary polymers/film-formers unspecified)
Skip until transparency improves, waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS; brand won't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eye Definer Automatic Eye Pencil
wax/oil blend pencil with waterproof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproof treatment chemistry, PFAS risk in waterproof cosmetics remains unconfirmed here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eye Booster Gel Eyeliner Trio
gel eyeliner with waterproof film-forming polymers
Waterproof cosmetics carry moderate PFAS risk; Physicians Formula does not disclose ingredient details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio
Pigments, waxes, film-formers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Waterproof eyeliner; PFAS risk unclear due to silent brand stance on coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Matte Monoi Butter Eyeliner
Monoi butter blend with wax/pigment base, waterproof formulation
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; eyeliner waterproofing often involves PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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