Rock N Kohl vs The Classic Pencil: which is safer?

Charlotte Tilbury Rock N Kohl is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Our pick

Charlotte Tilbury

Rock N Kohl

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 63/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

talc, mica, iron oxides, waxes (typical eyeliner formulation)

Confidence

72%

PossibleTalc contamination (asbestos)

PossibleFormaldehyde releasers in preservatives

PossibleMica dust inhalation during sharpening

Why this gradeBuy

Charlotte Tilbury

The Classic Pencil

PFAS grade

C 75/100

Overall grade

F 59/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 4

Material

Graphite/wood pencil core, wooden barrel

Confidence

78%

PossibleFormaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

PossibleFragrance allergens

PossibleBacterial or fungal growth from sharpener/shaving debris

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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