Cosmetics MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick vs Super Lustrous Lipstick: which is safer?
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
MAC
Cosmetics MACximal Silky Matte Lipstick
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 63/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic binders
Confidence
72%
PossibleHeavy metals in color pigments (iron oxides, carmine, mica)
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
PossibleFormaldehyde releasers in preservatives
Our pick
Revlon
Super Lustrous Lipstick
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
C 71/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
wax, oils, pigments, emollients
Confidence
72%
PossibleFragrance allergens and undisclosed components
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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