Mac Face Body Foundation vs True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation: which is safer?
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
MAC Face and Body
Mac Face Body Foundation
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 61/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Water-based liquid foundation (pigments, glycerin, humectants, emulsifiers)
Confidence
72%
PossibleFormaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
ReportedFragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Our pick
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
C 71/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
pigments, polymers, silicones in liquid suspension
Confidence
72%
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
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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