BB Cream, ranked by PFAS safety

97 products graded A to F, safest first. 78 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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AvoidF
RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

30/100 safety

Skip until RMS Beauty discloses waterproofing chemistry; SPF actives are safer, but broad-spectrum waterproof cosmetics often contain PFAS.

BetterC
Laura Mercier Long Wear Mini Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier Long Wear Mini Tinted Moisturizer

75/100 safety

Lower concern, typical liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Best pickC
Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream

Maybelline

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream

75/100 safety

Lower concern; standard liquid cosmetic with no waterproof claims or known PFAS hotspots.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream

Maybelline

Dream Pure BB Cream

Water-based liquid emulsion, mineral pigments, glycerin

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; standard liquid cosmetic with no waterproof claims or known PFAS hotspots.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Me Nude BB Cream

Maybelline

Fit Me Nude BB Cream

Water-based emulsion with pigments, talc/mica, glycerin

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula with no known water-repellent coating or water-resistance drivers.

Risky category by default

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing BB-Gel

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing BB-Gel

Water-based gel with glycerin, humectants, emollients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic gel with no known PFAS-trigger formulation, but brand offers no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream

Clinique

Moisture Surge CC Cream

Water-based emulsion, glycerin, silicones (typical CC cream base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS-prone additives, but brand offers no explicit assurance.

Risky category by default

Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30

Clinique

Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30

Emulsion base (water, silicones, pigments); sunscreen actives (likely UV filters)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Luminous Skin Tint Stick

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Luminous Skin Tint Stick

mineral pigments, wax, oils in stick form

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS-risk formulation, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Spf

Bare Minerals

Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Spf

Water-based gel cream with mineral pigments and SPF actives

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; no waterproofing treatment typical of this formula type, but brand is silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

Maybelline

Dream Fresh BB Cream

water-based emulsion, talc/mineral pigments, glycerin

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known water-resistance or PFAS-prone features, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

MISSHA Cho Bo Yang BB Cream

Missha

Cho Bo Yang BB Cream

Water-based emulsion with silicones, pigments, preservatives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Golden Snail BB Cream

Skin79

Golden Snail BB Cream

water-based cream emulsion with golden snail secretion filtrate

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; BB creams rarely require PFAS, but Skin79 offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Strobe Dewy Skin Tint

MAC

Strobe Dewy Skin Tint

liquid foundation with water, glycerin, silicones, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard liquid foundation; no red flags but no reassurance either.

Risky category by default

Mac Face Body Foundation

MAC

Face Body Foundation

Liquid foundation with water, silicones, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern liquid cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers but MAC has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation.

Risky category by default

Mac Cream Colour Base

MAC

Cream Colour Base

Oils, waxes, pigments, and standard cosmetic emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, cream color base uses typical cosmetic ingredients without known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

MAC Strobe Cream

MAC

Strobe Cream

Water, silicones, glycerin (emollient cosmetic cream)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical cosmetic cream with no known treatment triggers, but no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

Smashbox

Halo Healthy Glow All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25

Emulsion-based cosmetic moisturizer with mineral sunscreen actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but water-resistant SPF formulas sometimes contain fluorinated compounds, Smashbox makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

Smashbox

Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion with mineral pigments and humectants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, tinted moisturizer formulations typically avoid PFAS, but no public commitment from Smashbox.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35

Smashbox

Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35

Emulsified cream-based cosmetic (water, oils, pigments, binders)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Camera Ready Bb Cream Spf 35 Medium 1.0 Ounce

Smashbox

Camera Ready Bb Cream Spf 35 Medium 1.0 Ounce

liquid cosmetic emulsion (water, silicones, oils, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic foundation, but no brand transparency on formulation.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Camera Ready Bb Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 35 - Medium 1OZ (30Ml)

Smashbox

Camera Ready Bb Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 35 - Medium 1OZ (30Ml)

Cosmetic emulsion (typical: water, oils, silicones, pigments, preservatives)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical BB cream formula without known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency commitment.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Camera Ready Bb Cream Spf35 Light / Medium - Size 1 Oz. /

Smashbox

Camera Ready Bb Cream Spf35 Light / Medium - Size 1 Oz. /

Oil, water, and silicone-based emulsion (typical BB cream formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical BB cream with no known PFAS drivers, but Smashbox has not publicly disclosed PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Creme

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Clear Difference BB Creme

Water-based emulsion, pigments, polymers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical BB cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Estee Lauder

Estée Lauder

DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Estee Lauder

Water-based emulsion cream with glycerin, mineral oils, botanicals; no Teflon-family coating or explicit waterproofing agents

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk factors, but Estée Lauder does not publicly disclose PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Crescent White Full Cycle Brightening BB Balm SPF 30

emulsion cosmetic cream base (water, glycerin, oils, waxes, silicones)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic formulation, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sheer Tint Release Moisturizer

Water-based moisturizer emulsion with mineral pigments (tint)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on facial moisturizer; no waterproofing or non-stick chemistry typical of PFAS formulations.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Integrate Gracy Premium BB Cream

Shiseido

Integrate Gracy Premium BB Cream

Emulsion (oil-in-water), talc/silica powders, standard cosmetic actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS red flags, but no brand transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Pro Finish BB Cream

Shiseido

Pro Finish BB Cream

water-based emulsion, silicones, talc, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical BB cream formula, but no public PFAS disclosure from Shiseido.

Risky category by default

Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream

Missha

M Perfect Cover BB Cream

Water-based liquid cosmetic (pigments, film-formers, humectants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no public assurance.

Risky category by default

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream Dual Pack, #21 Light Beige + #21 Light Beige By MISSHA

Missha

M Perfect Cover BB Cream Dual Pack, #21 Light Beige + #21 Light Beige By MISSHA

Emulsion-based BB cream (water, silicone, pigments, polymers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; standard BB cream formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but zero brand transparency.

Risky category by default

MISSHA BB Essentials Kit

Missha

BB Essentials Kit

cosmetic pigments, emollients, silicones, water, typical BB cream formulation

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic formula with no known fluorinated coatings or water-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream Pro 20ml

Missha

M Perfect Cover BB Cream Pro 20ml

silicone, glycerin, mineral pigments, emollients (standard BB cream base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard BB cream formula unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, though no brand transparency on composition.

Risky category by default

MISSHA M BB Boomer

Missha

M BB Boomer

emulsion base (typical BB cream: water, glycerin, silicones, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula with no flagged water-resistance or treatment coatings.

Risky category by default

SKIN79 Super Plus SPF 30+ Beblesh Balm at Nordstrom Rack

Skin79

Super Plus SPF 30+ Beblesh Balm at Nordstrom Rack

cosmetic balm (wax, oil, mineral pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic balm, but no independent verification.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Animal Dry Monkey BB Cream

Skin79

Animal Dry Monkey BB Cream

emulsion base with pigments and film-formers typical of BB cream

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard BB cream with no known fluorinated coatings or water-resistant claims.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Super Plus Beblesh Balm

Skin79

Super Plus Beblesh Balm

cosmetic balm (wax, oil, botanical extracts)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern product; typical cosmetic balm with no known PFAS indicators, but brand silent on sourcing.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream

Skin79

Super Plus BB Cream

Emulsion base (water, glycerin, oils); standard cosmetic actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard BB cream with no known PFAS risk, but brand provides no transparency.

Risky category by default

Skin79 / Golden Snail Intensive Bb Cream (spf50+/pa+++) 45g

Skin79

/ Golden Snail Intensive Bb Cream (spf50+/pa+++) 45g

cosmetic cream base (likely glycerin, emollients, mineral pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical BB cream formulation unlikely to contain intentional fluorochemicals, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Animal BB Cream

Skin79

Animal BB Cream

Typical BB cream base: water, silicones, titanium dioxide, iron oxides

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, standard cosmetic formula with no PFAS-typical ingredients, but brand offers no explicit transparency.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm

Laura Mercier

Tinted Blur Balm

Silicone base with pigments and oils

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, typical emollient cosmetic without known water-repellent coating/waterproof claims, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Custom Complexion Perfector Concealer

Laura Mercier

Secret Camouflage Custom Complexion Perfector Concealer

pigments, wax, oil in stick or compact form

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; traditional concealer formula with no known PFAS triggers, though brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Long Wear Mini Tinted Moisturizer

Laura Mercier

Long Wear Mini Tinted Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion with silicones, pigments, and film-formers

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Blurred Matte SPF 30 Moisturizer

Laura Mercier

Tinted Blurred Matte SPF 30 Moisturizer

Emulsion base, talc-derived powders, silicones, mineral pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical moisturizer formulation with no known PFAS triggers, though no disclosure commitment exists.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Blurred Matte SPF 30 Moisturiser

Laura Mercier

Tinted Blurred Matte SPF 30 Moisturiser

Oil-free moisturiser with silicones and pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern cosmetic; no PFAS disclosures found, but no independent verification either.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer

Laura Mercier

Tinted Moisturizer Light Revealer

water-based emulsion with glycerin, mineral pigments, silicates

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical liquid cosmetic without waterproofing claims.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30

Laura Mercier

Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy SPF 30

liquid foundation emulsion with SPF mineral filters

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS red flags, but brand is silent on the topic.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Tinted Blur Balm,Deep Neutral

Laura Mercier

Tinted Blur Balm,Deep Neutral

Oil/wax-based balm with silicones and polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern; typical cosmetic balm with no known PFAS-prone features, but brand transparency absent.

Risky category by default

Tarte BB Blur Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Moisturizer

Tarte

BB Blur Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Moisturizer

Water-based moisturizer with titanium dioxide (SPF actives); typical cosmetic emulsion

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical liquid moisturizer; cosmetics rarely flagged, but no public testing confirms absence.

Risky category by default

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Tarte

Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20

mineral pigments, clay, emollients, water-based formula

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

tarte BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

Tarte

BB Blur Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

Water-based tinted moisturizer with mineral/chemical UV filters

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; no red flags in formula, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

BB blur tinted moisturizer SPF 30

Tarte

BB blur tinted moisturizer SPF 30

Water-based emulsion, glycerin, pigments, SPF filters

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, cosmetics rarely contain PFAS intentionally, but Tarte offers no public disclosure to confirm.

Risky category by default

Tarte Maracuja Tinted Moisturizer

Tarte

Maracuja Tinted Moisturizer

water-based liquid formula with pigments and plant extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer; no reason to expect intentional PFAS use, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Tarte CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum

Tarte

CC Color-Correcting Tinted Serum

Water-based tinted serum with pigments and silicones

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical serum formulation without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Tarte Glowlight Skin Filter

Tarte

Glowlight Skin Filter

talc, mica, pigments, binders (standard pressed powder formula)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard pressed powder formula, but Tarte makes no public commitment to avoiding PFAS in cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Tarte Amazonian Clay Cloudberry Tinted Serum with Brush

Tarte

Amazonian Clay Cloudberry Tinted Serum with Brush

Water-based serum (liquid cosmetic); brush handle material unspecified

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the serum itself; brush composition unclear, likely safe but unconfirmed.

Risky category by default

IT Cosmetics Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm

IT Cosmetics

Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm

Oil, wax, and pigment blend (typical face balm formula)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but no public testing or brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

IT Cosmetics Do It All Hydrating Sheer Tinted Moisturizer Balm

IT Cosmetics

Do It All Hydrating Sheer Tinted Moisturizer Balm

liquid/cream tinted moisturizer base with emollients and pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; no PFAS-prone features, but brand silence means verify if waterproofing agents were used.

Risky category by default

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Cream

Water-based pigments, silicones, mineral-derived talc and oxides

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic formula without reported Teflon-family coating additives.

Risky category by default

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+, Size: .40Oz, Medium

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation with SPF 50+, Size: .40Oz, Medium

liquid foundation with mineral pigments, silicones, and emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical use; no public PFAS red flags, but cosmetic formulations opaque to consumer scrutiny.

Risky category by default

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation and Glow Serum

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation and Glow Serum

Water-based liquid foundation and serum; typical emulsifier and silicone blend

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for typical use, but lack of transparency is a yellow flag.

Risky category by default

IT Cosmetics CC+ Natural Matte Foundation

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Natural Matte Foundation

liquid foundation (pigments, silicones, water, polymers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk likely, but brand silence means no assurance.

Risky category by default

Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream

Glossier

Kosas BB Burst Tinted Moisturizer Gel Cream

gel-cream emulsion with mineral/plant-derived ingredients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a leave-on skincare product with no water-repellent claims, but Glossier has not disclosed PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Natural Coverage & Hydration

Glossier

Amazonian Clay Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Natural Coverage & Hydration

Water-based emulsion, clay, talc, mica, iron oxides, mineral pigments

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical formulation, but Glossier has not publicly disclosed ingredient testing.

Risky category by default

Glossier Skin Tint for Natural Coverage

Glossier

Skin Tint for Natural Coverage

Silicone-based pigments, water/oil blend, mineral oxides

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical liquid foundation without known high-risk additives, but no explicit brand commitment.

Risky category by default

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan | Glossier

Glossier

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan | Glossier

Emulsion base with mineral pigments, likely talc or mica; no waterproofing coating specified

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical oil-free tinted moisturizer with no known PFAS-prone features, but no explicit brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Glossier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan

Glossier

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 - Oil-Free & Vegan

water-based emulsion, silicones, pigments, mineral sunscreen actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Glossier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Glossier

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 - Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Water-based emulsion with cyclopentasiloxane and mineral pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical liquid tinted moisturizer with no known high-risk chemistries.

Risky category by default

Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

Physicians Formula

Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

cream base (likely glycerin, oils, waxes, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical cosmetic formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Compact Cream

Physicians Formula

Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Compact Cream

pigments, waxes, oils, talc/mineral base in compact cream form

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a typical pressed-powder cosmetic; brand silence on PFAS is standard for this category.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream

Physicians Formula

Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector BB Cream

mineral powder, mica, talc, pigments in liquid base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this mineral BB cream; no red flags identified, but no explicit assurance either.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Super BB Insta Ready Beauty Balm Cream

Physicians Formula

Super BB Insta Ready Beauty Balm Cream

Water-based cream emulsion with pigments and polymers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard BB cream, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Super CC Color-Correction + Care Cream

Physicians Formula

Super CC Color-Correction + Care Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (presumed glycerin, silicones, waxes)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Physician's Formula Organic Wear All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

Physicians Formula

Physician's Formula Organic Wear All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

cream base, waxes, pigments, mineral/botanical actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no known red flags, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Tinted Serum SPF 30

RMS Beauty

SuperNatural Radiance Tinted Serum SPF 30

Water, glycerin, plant oils, mineral pigments, sunscreen actives (likely zinc oxide or avobenzone)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, conventional tinted serum formula with no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up Cream Foundation

RMS Beauty

Un Cover-Up Cream Foundation

cream foundation with mineral pigments, plant oils, beeswax

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based cream foundation; brand does not disclose PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

RMS Beauty

Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Cream

Water-based cream emulsion with organic plant oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no evidence of intentional PFAS, but brand offers no public assurance.

Risky category by default

RMS Beauty SunCoverup Super Tint SPF 50

RMS Beauty

SunCoverup Super Tint SPF 50

Mineral sunscreen + pigments (likely iron oxides, mica)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral tint sunscreen, but brand opacity limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Color Changing BB Cream SPF 35

RMS Beauty

Color Changing BB Cream SPF 35

Mineral pigments, plant waxes, mineral oil, silica

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, mineral BB cream has no inherent PFAS risk, but lack of transparency limits certainty.

Risky category by default

RMS Beauty Master Radiance Base

RMS Beauty

Master Radiance Base

mineral-based liquid with natural waxes and oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral cosmetics rarely require fluorinated treatments, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

RMS Beauty SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Buff (cool beige)

RMS Beauty

SunCoverup Super Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Buff (cool beige)

mineral pigments, oils, waxes in tinted sunscreen base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral sunscreen formula typical avoids fluorinated ingredients, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm

MAC

Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm

liquid cosmetic base (emulsion); composition not fully disclosed

D
D · Elevated

Skip until ingredient transparency improves; cosmetic formulations often opaque on PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream Eyes SPF 15

Smashbox

Camera Ready BB Cream Eyes SPF 15

Cosmetic suspension (pigments, oils, silicones, emulsifiers typical to cream eye products)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; cosmetic eye creams rarely disclose PFAS, but this product shows no obvious high-risk indicators.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Moisture Makeup

liquid emulsion foundation with mineral/pigment dispersants

D
D · Elevated

Typical liquid foundation with no public PFAS disclosure; skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup Foundation

Estée Lauder

Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Serum Creme Makeup Foundation

liquid foundation emulsion (typical: water, glycerin, silicones, pigments)

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient public data; typical liquid foundation poses lower PFAS concern than waterproof/long-wear formulas, but Estée Lauder makes no disclosures.

Risky category by default

MISSHA M Perfect Cover (#23 Natural Beige) BB Cream SPF42 PA+++(1.69 oz) Combine skincare and makeup for flawless skin

Missha

M Perfect Cover (#23 Natural Beige) BB Cream SPF42 PA+++(1.69 oz) Combine skincare and makeup for flawless skin

Water-based emulsion; pigments, silicones, preservatives unspecified

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no transparency on formula; typical for Korean BB cream.

Risky category by default

MISSHA M Perfect Cover Serum BB Cream

Missha

M Perfect Cover Serum BB Cream

liquid emulsion with silicone, talc, and mineral pigments

D
D · Elevated

Skip until brand discloses ingredients or PFAS testing, cosmetic waterproofing agents warrant scrutiny.

Risky category by default

Skin79 Dry Monkey BB Cream SPF 50 + PA+++ 30 ml

Skin79

Dry Monkey BB Cream SPF 50 + PA+++ 30 ml

Liquid emulsion (oil-in-water); container packaging unspecified

D
D · Elevated

Insufficient data to grade PFAS risk; cosmetic formulation unlikely to contain Teflon-type coating, but waterproofing additives unknown.

Risky category by default

Mac Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

MAC

Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35

emulsion base with silicones, water, mineral pigments, SPF actives

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; MAC discloses nothing, skip until clarity.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

M·A·C MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 50

MAC

M·A·C MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 50

Water-resistant silicone, emollients, polymeric thickeners

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until MAC discloses water-resistant ingredient sources; SPF 50 waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS-based water-resistant coatings.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Water SPF 30

Smashbox

Camera Ready BB Water SPF 30

water-based BB cream with silicone polymers, fragrance, preservatives

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern cosmetic, but waterproof claim warrants caution; no PFAS transparency from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido Sports BB WetForce Quick Dry SPF 50+

Shiseido

Sports BB WetForce Quick Dry SPF 50+

liquid cosmetic emulsion with water-resistant silicone polymers

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Shiseido provides no disclosure, proceed with caution or contact brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido Sports BB SPF50+

Shiseido

Sports BB SPF50+

Silicone, talc, polymers (waterproofing agent unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until waterproofing agent is disclosed, cosmetic water resistance often relies on Teflon-family coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido BB Sports

Shiseido

BB Sports

Silicone-based waterproof coating (typical BB sports cosmetics)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Shiseido discloses water-resistant formula details or provides third-party verification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido Integrate Pro Finish BB SPF 50 PA++

Shiseido

Integrate Pro Finish BB SPF 50 PA++

Liquid foundation with water-resistant/waterproof binders (unspecified polymer blend)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-sensitive; waterproofing mechanism unspecified by Shiseido.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido Sports BB SPF 50+

Shiseido

Sports BB SPF 50+

emulsion base with waterproofing treatment (SPF 50+ water-resistant)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Shiseido discloses waterproofing chemistry or seeks independent certification.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Shiseido Sports BB SPF50+ Quick Dry Light 30ml

Shiseido

Sports BB SPF50+ Quick Dry Light 30ml

Water-resistant cosmetic emulsion (BB cream base)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-concerned; no transparency on water-resistant formula.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

Silicone base with water-resistant SPF 50+ coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until clarity on water-resistant UV filters; PFAS risk unclear due to waterproofing formulation.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+

IT Cosmetics

CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+

liquid emulsion with SPF 50+ water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS, brand transparency lacking.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

RMS Beauty

SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen

mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide) + cosmetic base with waterproofing agents

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until RMS Beauty discloses waterproofing chemistry; SPF actives are safer, but broad-spectrum waterproof cosmetics often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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