Cosmetics, ranked by PFAS safety
8 products graded A to F, safest first. 4 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in cosmetics, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best cosmetics
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
bareMinerals
Mineral Makeup
A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS⚑ 2 flags
⚠Risky category by default
Ilia Beauty
Clean Makeup
A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS⚑ 1 flag
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Organic Makeup
A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS⚑ 4 flags
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Generic
Waterproof Mascara (generic)
F
F · High PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Generic
Waterproof Eyeliner (generic)
F
F · High PFAS
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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