Lip Gloss, ranked by PFAS safety

100 products graded A to F, safest first. 90 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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What to look for in lip gloss, and which brands grade best and worst

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AvoidF
Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment Gloss, Princess Pink., Size: 0.22

Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment Gloss, Princess Pink., Size: 0.22

30/100 safety

Waterproof lip cosmetics often contain PFAS.

BetterC
Bare Minerals Gleam On Lip Gloss-Balm Duo

Bare Minerals

Bare Minerals Gleam On Lip Gloss-Balm Duo

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based lip product, but Bare Minerals makes no public PFAS commitment.

Best pickC
MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

MAC

MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

75/100 safety

Lower concern, silicone glosses carry minimal PFAS risk, but MAC offers no public PFAS transparency.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

MAC Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

MAC

Lipglass Air Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

Silicone-based non-sticky gloss formula (typical MAC formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, silicone glosses carry minimal PFAS risk, but MAC offers no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss

Fenty Beauty

Gloss Bomb Oil Luminizing Lip Oil 'N Gloss

Oil base (likely mineral or plant oils), wax, pigment, no known fluorinated coatings

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, oil-based lip cosmetic with no documented PFAS triggers, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

BURT'S BEES Lip Shimmer

Burt's Bees

Lip Shimmer

Natural waxes, oils, and pigments (beeswax, jojoba oil, mineral mica)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, natural lip colorant with no waterproofing claims or synthetic coatings typical of PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Nars Hot Escape Afterglow Lip Oil

NARS

Hot Escape Afterglow Lip Oil

Oil blend (jojoba, argan, vitamin E); typical lip oil formulation without aqueous content

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; lip oil formulation unlikely to require water-resistant or grease-resistant treatments, but NARS makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

NARS Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush & Lip Shine Duo

NARS

Mini Afterglow Liquid Blush & Lip Shine Duo

liquid blush & lip shine, pigments, humectants, film-formers in water or solvent base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about ingredients or PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

NARS Lip Gloss Bougainville

NARS

Lip Gloss Bougainville

Pigments, oils, waxes, resins in liquid/gel formula

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; lip gloss formulas rarely contain PFAS, but NARS discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Fair Mini Glossy Lips Duo

Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Fair Mini Glossy Lips Duo

Pigments, waxes, oils, resins in lip gloss formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical lip gloss; no public evidence of risk, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss

Charlotte Tilbury

Hyaluronic Happikiss

Lip tint pigments, humectants, waxes, oils in cosmetic formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic product with no known PFAS triggers; brand silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Pillow Talk Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm

Charlotte Tilbury

Pillow Talk Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm

Wax, oils, pigments, emollients in a cream lip product

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard cream cosmetic; no red flags in formulation type, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss

Maybelline

Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss

Hydrocarbon waxes, oils, and pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but Maybelline provides no public transparency.

Risky category by default

Maybelline (2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Shine, Stone, 0.18 fl oz

Maybelline

(2 pack) Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrating Shine, Stone, 0.18 fl oz

lip gloss with hyaluronic acid, typical polymers and film-formers

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this lip gloss; no waterproofing treatment implied, typical cosmetic formulation.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss

Maybelline

Shine Sensational Lip Gloss

Glycerin, silicone, wax, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone formulation, but cosmetics lack transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Fat Oil Lip Drip

NYX Professional Makeup

Fat Oil Lip Drip

Emollient lip oil blend (likely silicone, plant oils, vitamin E)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; lip oils rarely require PFAS, but NYX offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX Professional Makeup Duck Plump Lip Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Duck Plump Lip Gloss

Lip gloss with dimethicone, oils, waxes, pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical lip gloss formula with no known PFAS-use pathway, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Butter Gloss

NYX Professional Makeup

Butter Gloss

Oil, wax, and pigment emulsion (typical gloss formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard lip gloss; no public evidence of intentional PFAS use.

Risky category by default

NYX Butter Gloss Kit

NYX Professional Makeup

NYX Butter Gloss Kit

emollient oils, waxes, pigments in liquid gloss base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical lip gloss formula unlikely to require fluorochemicals, but NYX does not disclose.

Risky category by default

Glossier

Glossier

Glossier

cosmetic powders, pigments, emollients (brand does not disclose full formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical use, but Glossier does not publicly disclose PFAS policies, verify ingredient list if concerned.

Risky category by default

Glossier High Shine Lip Gloss

Glossier

High Shine Lip Gloss

Silicone-based polymers, waxes, oils, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, but Glossier offers no PFAS disclosure, typical for cosmetics, higher transparency preferred.

Risky category by default

Revlon Super Lustrous Moisturizing High Shine Lip Gloss, 243 Sizzling Coral, 0.13 oz

Revlon

Super Lustrous Moisturizing High Shine Lip Gloss, 243 Sizzling Coral, 0.13 oz

liquid cosmetic emulsion (oils, waxes, pigments); standard lip gloss base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard lip gloss without waterproofing or specialty coatings.

Risky category by default

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss Orange Glow

Revlon

Colorburst Lipgloss Orange Glow

Wax, oils, pigments, silicones (typical lipgloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical lipgloss formulation without known PFAS triggers, though cosmetics industry transparency remains inconsistent.

Risky category by default

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss

Revlon

Colorburst Lipgloss

Organic oils, waxes, pigments, film-forming resins (typical lipgloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, traditional lipgloss formulation with no known PFAS triggers, but Revlon provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Pocket Pal Dual-Ended Longwear Lip Stain & Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Benetint Pocket Pal Dual-Ended Longwear Lip Stain & Gloss

liquid pigment, wax, oils, silicones (typical lip stain/gloss formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical lip cosmetic with no known PFAS markers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Rollin' with Benetint Lip Oil Duo Gift Set

Benefit Cosmetics

Rollin' with Benetint Lip Oil Duo Gift Set

Oil-based lip product (mineral oil, plant oils, waxes)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic oil; no red flags but brand disclosure is absent.

Risky category by default

Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Ultra Shines Lip Shine

Silicone, wax, emollients (typical lip shine formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern category; no known PFAS risk, but Benefit does not disclose cosmetic PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Lip gloss base (typical: oils, waxes, resins, pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a typical lip gloss, but Benefit makes no public transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain

Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain

liquid pigments, glycerin, film-forming polymers (cellulose/acrylates typical)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, though no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Rare Benefit Cosmetics Hervana Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Benefit Cosmetics

Rare Benefit Cosmetics Hervana Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

Emollients, resins, pigments (typical lip gloss formula)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern category, but Benefit makes no PFAS disclosure, typical for cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Lip Butter Balm

Benefit Cosmetics

Lip Butter Balm

waxes, oils, butters (emollient blend)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, lip balm is not a typical PFAS application, but brand silent on formulation.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Pure Color

Estée Lauder

Estee Lauder Pure Color

Wax, pigments, emollients, talc, mica

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Gloss

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder Gloss

Lip gloss (oils, resins, waxes, pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical cosmetic gloss; no known PFAS-linked formulations in this category.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Enlightened Lip Gloss

Pacifica

Enlightened Lip Gloss

Emollients, waxes, pigments, film-formers (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS risks, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Enlightened Lip Gloss Sugar Cake

Pacifica

Enlightened Lip Gloss Sugar Cake

Wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard wax-based lip gloss; no red flags detected.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint

Pacifica

Color Quench Lip Tint

water-based pigments, oils, waxes in liquid/cream form

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this lip tint; typical cosmetic formula unlikely to use fluorochemicals, but no brand assurance given.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Vegan Collagen Complex Lip Balm

Pacifica

Vegan Collagen Complex Lip Balm

Wax-based balm with plant-derived emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-risk cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger, but brand says nothing about PFAS sourcing.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Blueberry Crush Lip Buttercream

Pacifica

Blueberry Crush Lip Buttercream

Lip butter blend (waxes, oils, butters)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand hasn't publicly addressed the topic.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Strawberry Sugar Lip Buttercream

Pacifica

Strawberry Sugar Lip Buttercream

Wax, oils, butter, pigments (lip balm base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, lip balm format & typical cosmetic ingredients suggest PFAS unlikely, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Lavender Moon Bedtime Lip Treatment

Pacifica

Lavender Moon Bedtime Lip Treatment

Wax and oil blend (likely plant/mineral-based)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, lip balms rarely need PFAS, but Pacifica doesn't disclose formulation details.

Risky category by default

Juice Beauty Sheer Lip Gloss

Juice Beauty

Sheer Lip Gloss

Organic plant waxes and oils (brand emphasis on natural ingredients)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; natural cosmetic formula, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Juice Beauty Conditioning Lip Color

Juice Beauty

Conditioning Lip Color

Color pigments, oils, waxes, conditioning agents (typical lip color formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no PFAS-typical triggers identified in standard lip color chemistry.

Risky category by default

Juice Beauty Makeup | Juice Beauty Pink And Silver Lip Gloss Collection | Color: Pink/Silver | Size: Os | Yhawaii's Closet

Juice Beauty

Makeup | Juice Beauty Pink And Silver Lip Gloss Collection | Color: Pink/Silver | Size: Os | Yhawaii's Closet

Cosmetic pigments, oils, waxes (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; lip gloss is a leave-on cosmetic without typical PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss, Organic Champagne, .28 oz

Juice Beauty

Reflecting Gloss, Organic Champagne, .28 oz

Lip gloss with organic plant-based oils and waxes (typical formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a lip gloss, but no transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Juice Beauty PHYTO-PIGments Sheer Lip Gloss Bikini

Juice Beauty

PHYTO-PIGments Sheer Lip Gloss Bikini

mineral pigments, waxes, oils (typical lip gloss formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a decorative lip gloss with no waterproofing claims, but brand silence leaves modest uncertainty.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Mineralist Lip Gloss-Balm

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Mineralist Lip Gloss-Balm

mineral pigments, waxes, oils

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral-based formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Dewy Lip Gloss Balm

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Dewy Lip Gloss Balm

wax, oils, pigments (typical lip balm base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; lip balm formulations rarely require fluorinated coatings, but verify ingredient list for any undisclosed waterproofing agents.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Nourishing Lip Oil

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Nourishing Lip Oil

oils (jojoba, rose hip, squalane, vitamin E)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; lip oils rarely require water/stain resistance treatments that drive PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Bare Minerals Gleam On Lip Gloss-Balm Duo

Bare Minerals

Gleam On Lip Gloss-Balm Duo

Mineral pigments, waxes, oils, polymeric binders (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based lip product, but Bare Minerals makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm

Bare Minerals

Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm

mineral pigments, waxes, oils (typical lip balm base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral cosmetics rarely require water/stain resistance that drives PFAS use, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lip Gloss

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Gen Nude Buttercream Lip Gloss

Oil/wax emulsion lip gloss (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a simple lip gloss, but no brand transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Gleam On Full Size Lip Gloss Balm Duo

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Gleam On Full Size Lip Gloss Balm Duo

pigments, waxes, oils in lip balm formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; lip balm is not a typical exposure vector, but bare minerals has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Mineralist Gloss-Balm - Zen

Bare Minerals

bareMinerals Mineralist Gloss-Balm - Zen

mineral pigments, waxes, oils (typical gloss-balm base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; mineral/wax-based formulas rarely require PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Clinique Pop Lip + Cheek Oil

Clinique

Pop Lip + Cheek Oil

oil-based liquid cosmetic (oils, pigments, emollients)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, oil/cheek product lacks typical PFAS use-case, but Clinique offers no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Clinique Almost Lipstick

Clinique

Almost Lipstick

wax, oils, pigments (standard lipstick)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; traditional lipstick formulation with no public PFAS indicators.

Risky category by default

Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

Clinique

Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm

Wax, oils, pigments (typical lip balm formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique offers no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Clinique Kate Spade New York Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss

Clinique

Kate Spade New York Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss

wax, oil, and pigment blend (typical lip gloss)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but Clinique doesn't disclose PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss - 03 Brulee Pop by Clinique for Women - 0.11 oz Lip Gloss

Clinique

Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss - 03 Brulee Pop by Clinique for Women - 0.11 oz Lip Gloss

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, waxes, pigments, talc

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, typical lip gloss formula without known fluorochemical triggers.

Risky category by default

Prestige Cosmetics Vivid Lipgloss Taste Of Merlot Pvl-05

Prestige

Cosmetics Vivid Lipgloss Taste Of Merlot Pvl-05

wax, oil, pigment blend (typical lipgloss)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Lipgloss formulations rarely contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Prestige Lip Oil

Prestige

Lip Oil

oils, waxes, pigments (cosmetic formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Likely lower concern. No known PFAS application in lip oils.

Risky category by default

Prestige Cosmetics Berry Bliss Vinyl Lip Gloss

Prestige

Cosmetics Berry Bliss Vinyl Lip Gloss

vinyl polymer, pigments, resins

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Vinyl lip gloss unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Mini-Me Prestige Shiny Lip Gloss Set

Prestige

Mini-Me Prestige Shiny Lip Gloss Set

typical lip gloss oils, resins, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Cosmetic lip gloss, lower concern by category.

Risky category by default

Prestige Cosmetics Vivid Lipgloss Fuchsia Blast Pvl-08

Prestige

Cosmetics Vivid Lipgloss Fuchsia Blast Pvl-08

lipgloss with typical cosmetic waxes, oils, resins, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Prestige does not disclose PFAS, typical lipgloss formulation.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Comfort Shine Lip Glaze

Sally Hansen

Comfort Shine Lip Glaze

lip glaze, cosmetic emulsion

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lip glaze carries lower PFAS risk than waterproof cosmetics, but no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Honeymoon Red Diamond Lip Treatment

Sally Hansen

Honeymoon Red Diamond Lip Treatment

Wax, oils, emollients, pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lip treatment with no PFAS-linked ingredients flagged; lower concern overall.

Risky category by default

LOT OF 3 - Sally Hansen MIRACLE CARE Lipgloss Lip saver - JOY(6674-30) NEW.

Sally Hansen

LOT OF 3 - Sally Hansen MIRACLE CARE Lipgloss Lip saver - JOY(6674-30) NEW.

lipgloss with wax and oil base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern cosmetic. No known PFAS ingredients in standard lip glosses.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Diamond 12 Hr Lip Treatment

Sally Hansen

Diamond 12 Hr Lip Treatment

Wax and emollient blend, typical lip balm

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern lip balm; no known PFAS triggers identified.

Risky category by default

Sally Hansen Satin Effects Lip Gloss

Sally Hansen

Satin Effects Lip Gloss

Wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss typically lacks PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Sally Hamsen Triple Moist Lip Shine 6640-01

Sally Hansen

Sally Hamsen Triple Moist Lip Shine 6640-01

wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical cosmetic lip product with no known PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Ulta Beauty Collection Plumped Up Pout Lip Gloss

Ulta Beauty

Collection Plumped Up Pout Lip Gloss

Typical lip gloss: mineral oil, waxes, pigments, film-formers

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for standard lip gloss.

Risky category by default

Ulta Beauty Jelly Gloss Lip Gel

Ulta Beauty

Jelly Gloss Lip Gel

gel base, humectants, polymers, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Lip gel unlikely to contain PFAS without specific waterproofing.

Risky category by default

Butter Gloss NYX

Ulta Beauty

Butter Gloss NYX

Oil, wax, pigments, emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical lip gloss formulation.

Risky category by default

Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lipgloss

Ulta Beauty

Essence Juicy Bomb Shiny Lipgloss

Glycerin, waxes, colorants, polymers (standard cosmetic formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Standard lip gloss with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Ulta Beauty

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

Oil, wax, pigments, emollients (typical lip gloss base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Standard lip gloss formula lacks typical PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

Ulta Beauty

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

Oils, waxes, pigments, polymers (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Typical lip gloss. No known PFAS risk, but limited brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

Ulta Beauty

Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

cosmetic oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss formulas rarely use PFAS; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

ULTA Beauty Collection Ultra Gloss Hydrating Hybrid Lip Gloss Oil

Ulta Beauty

Collection Ultra Gloss Hydrating Hybrid Lip Gloss Oil

oil-based lip gloss with hydrocarbon emollients

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern cosmetic oil.

Risky category by default

Lip Smacker Crayola Party Pack Lip Balm

Crayola

Lip Smacker Crayola Party Pack Lip Balm

Wax blend, oils, colorants (typical lip balm)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Standard lip balm formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Crayola Sky Blue Blueberry Flavored Lip Gloss

Crayola

Sky Blue Blueberry Flavored Lip Gloss

Wax, oil, pigment blend (typical lip gloss)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern cosmetic; Crayola does not disclose PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Gloss Party Pack

Crayola

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Gloss Party Pack

Liquid cosmetic gel, likely silicone or polymer base with colorants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Liquid cosmetics rarely contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Party Pack

Crayola

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Party Pack

water-based liquid pigments, waxes, oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Liquid lip cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers identified.

Risky category by default

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Gloss Best Flavor Forever 5 Pack 0.09 fl oz (2.8 ml) Each

Crayola

Lip Smacker Crayola Liquid Lip Gloss Best Flavor Forever 5 Pack 0.09 fl oz (2.8 ml) Each

liquid wax, oils, colorants in tube packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Typical liquid lip gloss, no known PFAS-risk materials.

Risky category by default

Crayola By Fing'rs Color Changing Tube Lip Shine Purple To Hot Pink

Crayola

By Fing'rs Color Changing Tube Lip Shine Purple To Hot Pink

Wax-based pigmented lip gloss with color-changing formulation

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lip Smacker Crayola Lip Balm Gift Box

Crayola

Lip Smacker Crayola Lip Balm Gift Box

wax and oil-based lip balm in tube/stick form

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Typical wax lip balm without water-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

Crayola NIB RARE Liquid Lipgloss - New Beauty

Crayola

NIB RARE Liquid Lipgloss - New Beauty

Liquid cosmetic formulation, lipgloss base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern cosmetic, no known PFAS-prone ingredients identified.

Risky category by default

Jordana Lipgloss Amorose Pack Of 4

Jordana

Lipgloss Amorose Pack Of 4

Lipgloss blend, waxes and oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern cosmetic. No PFAS triggers identified in lipgloss formula.

Risky category by default

Jordana Lipgloss Caramelo Pack Of 3

Jordana

Lipgloss Caramelo Pack Of 3

Lipgloss base oils, waxes, pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Typical lipgloss, no known PFAS risk identified.

Risky category by default

Jordana Cosmic Glow Holographic Lip Gloss

Jordana

Cosmic Glow Holographic Lip Gloss

typical lip gloss base, pigments, holographic mica

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Likely lower concern; typical cosmetic formulation, no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Jordana Lip Shine Shimmer Glaze - 10 Sugar Cookie - 0.058oz Sealed

Jordana

Lip Shine Shimmer Glaze - 10 Sugar Cookie - 0.058oz Sealed

liquid cosmetic (lip gloss with waxes, oils, pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss formulations rarely use PFAS intentionally.

Risky category by default

Jordana Lip Out Loud Super Shiny Gloss

Jordana

Lip Out Loud Super Shiny Gloss

oil and wax blend (likely mineral oil, beeswax, and pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lip gloss with lower concern, no known PFAS risk signals identified.

Risky category by default

Jordana Squeeze n Shine Super Shiny Tasty Lip Gloss

Jordana

Squeeze n Shine Super Shiny Tasty Lip Gloss

typical lip gloss emollients and resins, likely wax or silicone base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss rarely targets PFAS-prone uses like waterproofing.

Risky category by default

Jordana Sparkler Lip Gloss Gl-03 Vanilla - Beauty

Jordana

Sparkler Lip Gloss Gl-03 Vanilla - Beauty

Cosmetic wax, oils, pigments (typical lip gloss base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss unlikely to contain PFAS without water-resistance claims.

Risky category by default

Jordana Squeeze N Shine Super Shiny Tasty Lip Gloss 04 Pink Punk Not Sealed HTF

Jordana

Squeeze N Shine Super Shiny Tasty Lip Gloss 04 Pink Punk Not Sealed HTF

Cosmetic lip gloss, primary ingredients typical of color cosmetics

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Lip gloss unlikely high-risk but brand silent on PFAS.

Risky category by default

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

Pacifica Vegan Collagen Lip Plumping Gloss

Pacifica

Vegan Collagen Lip Plumping Gloss

Lip gloss with vegan collagen-mimetic ingredients; typical formula includes glycerin, film-formers, oils, silicones, and

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, but silent on PFAS, Pacifica's vegan positioning doesn't guarantee PFAS avoidance in gloss polymers.

Risky category by default

Benefit Cosmetics Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

Benefit Cosmetics

Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint

Silicone and synthetic polymer emulsion

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses PFAS status, lip tints often use water-resistant polymers that may contain fluorinated additives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss

Juice Beauty

Reflecting Gloss

silicone + suspected water-repellent coating (gloss finish)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand confirms gloss coating composition, silent on PFAS in water-resistant cosmetics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Liquid Lip

Juice Beauty

Phyto-Pigments Liquid Lip

Liquid pigmented formula with waterproof polymer coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or verify, waterproof liquid lips often use Teflon-family coating; brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Juice Beauty Lip Moisturizers SPF 8

Juice Beauty

Lip Moisturizers SPF 8

lip balm with SPF; waterproofing agent unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or obtain third-party testing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Prestige Vinylwear High Shine Lipgloss

Prestige

Vinylwear High Shine Lipgloss

Film-forming polymers, silicones, unspecified coating

F
F · High PFAS

High shine cosmetics often use water-resistant coatings; composition unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Prestige Cosmetics Vivid Vinyl Lip Gloss

Prestige

Cosmetics Vivid Vinyl Lip Gloss

polymer film, likely acrylate-based with waterproofing

F
F · High PFAS

Vinyl lip gloss may contain PFAS for waterproofing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Prestige Vinylwear Extreme Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss

Prestige

Vinylwear Extreme Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss

vinyl, silicone, film-forming polymers, waterproof coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until PFAS composition disclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sally Hansen Miracle Care Lip Saver Lip Gloss

Sally Hansen

Miracle Care Lip Saver Lip Gloss

wax, oils, and emollients with waterproof/moisture-barrier coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lip gloss with waterproofing; PFAS risk unclear without ingredient disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment Gloss, Princess Pink., Size: 0.22

Sally Hansen

Diamond Lip Treatment Gloss, Princess Pink., Size: 0.22

Lip gloss with wax/resin base and waterproofing

F
F · High PFAS

Waterproof lip cosmetics often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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