Is Sephora Collection PFAS-free?
Across 15 graded products, Sephora Collection averages F (50/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sephora Collection C or better, safest first
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Outrageous Plump Hydrating Lip Gloss
Cosmetic emulsion (oils, waxes, pigments, humectants)
Lower PFAS concern; typical lip gloss formulation with no known legacy PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
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Hydrating Gloss Balm
Emollient oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip balm base)
Lower PFAS concern typical for lip balms; Sephora Collection provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Outrageous Plump Intense Hydrating Lip Gloss
lip gloss with silicones and polymer resins (standard formulation)
Lower PFAS concern than waterproof/treated cosmetics, but no public disclosure from Sephora.
⚠Risky category by default
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Glossed Icy Shine
cosmetic gloss (presumed wax, resin, silicone base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; typical formulations unlikely to contain PFAS, but Sephora Collection discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Totally Juicy Lip Tint
Pigments, oils, waxes, emollients in liquid/tint formula
Lower concern, typical lip tint formula unlikely to require PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Glossed Lip Gloss
Emollients, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss formulation)
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip gloss; no known risk triggers, but Sephora/brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Glossed Smoothing Lip Gloss
Emollient oils, waxes, pigments (typical gloss formula)
Lower concern than water-resistant cosmetics, but Sephora provides no PFAS transparency on lip gloss formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
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Sephora Contour Eye Pencil
wax/oil pencil core; unknown waterproofing coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, cosmetic water-resistance often relies on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner
Liquid pigment formula with waterproofing agent (unspecified polymer)
Waterproof cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Sephora provides no transparency, skip or contact brand directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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12HR Colorful Waterproof Retractable Eyeliner
wax/oil-based pigment, waterproof polymer coating (unspecified)
Skip until Sephora discloses waterproofing chemistry, 12HR waterproof eyeliner typically relies on synthetic polymers with undisclosed PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Long Lasting High Precision Eyeliner
Proprietary long-wear polymer coating; precise composition undisclosed
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Sephora Collection silent on formulation, proceed with caution or request ingredient transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Intense Felt-Tip Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner
liquid formula with waterproof coating (unspecified)
Skip until Sephora discloses waterproofing agents, PFAS use in waterproof cosmetics is documented.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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12 Hour Colorful Contour Pencil Eyeliner
Pigmented wax/oil pencil core; waterproofing agent unknown
Skip until waterproof cosmetic formula is disclosed, 12-hour wear likely requires PFAS or undisclosed water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Intense Ink Classic Felt Eye Liner
felt tip, ink, waterproof polymer coating
Skip or contact brand, waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk and Sephora Collection discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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12H Intense Ink Brush Tip Liquid Liner
liquid formula with brush applicator; likely film-forming polymer + pigments
Waterproof liquid liner carries modest PFAS risk from water-resistant coatings; Sephora offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →