Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo vs Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher: which is safer?

Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher is the clear pick. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray Duo

PFAS grade

F 30/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Water-resistant cosmetic spray formulation

Confidence

45%

Possible1,4-dioxane (solvent and processing contaminant)

LikelyInhalation of aerosolized polymers and film-formers

ReportedFragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components

Why this grade

Our pick

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer and Finisher

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

C 71/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

silicones, talc, pigments, waxes

Confidence

72%

PossibleTalc inhalation risk

Why this gradeBuy

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