C

Is Physicians Formula Mineral Wear PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear averages C (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Physicians Formula Mineral Wear C or better, safest first

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free claimed); pressed formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely require water/stain repellents, but no public transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder

Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, silica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral powder base is inherently low-risk, but brand provides no explicit assurance.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Blur Skincare Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Blur Skincare Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, silica-based mineral blend)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral loose powder is a lower-risk cosmetic category, though brand provides no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Dust

Mineral pigments and talc/mica base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand transparency is absent, check ingredients if sensitive.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Loose Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; mineral powders rarely require water-repellent coating or grease-resistant treatments that introduce forever chemicals.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust Luminous Gleam

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Dust Luminous Gleam

mineral pigments, mica, talc-free base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern mineral powder; mineral cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Powder Palette Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Physicians Formula Powder Palette Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral powder formulations rarely require fluorinated additives, but no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder SPF 16

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Loose Powder SPF 16

mineral powder (talc or mica base) with SPF 16 inorganic UV filter

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern loose mineral powder; no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

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