Color Central Start 2 Finish Primer Set - New Beauty vs Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
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Color Central Start 2 Finish Primer Set - New Beauty
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
liquid pigments, polymers, glycerin base
Confidence
72%
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
PossibleBacterial or fungal growth if contaminated during storage or application
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
D 67/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
liquid spray formulation, water and glycerin base
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde releasers (preservative system)
PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed fragrance components)
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