Lipstick, ranked by PFAS safety
102 products graded A to F, safest first. 57 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in lipstick, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best lipstick
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Long Last Lipstick
Unknown PFAS risk; Clinique does not disclose coating chemistry for long-wear lipsticks.
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
SEPhora Collection Felt Lip Tint
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip stain; no waterproofing chemistry flagged, but no transparency from brand.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
MAC Fix+
MAC Frost Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, emollients (typical lipstick base)
Lower concern; typical lipstick formula unlikely to contain PFAS, but MAC does not disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
MAC Sleek Satin Lip Set
liquid/cream lipstick with standard pigments and emollients
Lower concern, typical cosmetic formula with no known PFAS drivers, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS
Powermatte Lipstick
Pigments, waxes, oils in standard lipstick base
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Suede Splash Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, beeswax base
Lower concern; traditional lipstick formula with no known PFAS trigger materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
LIPSTICK
wax, oils, pigments, natural base
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cosmetic formulation with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Matte Revolution Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments (standard lipstick base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no red flags detected, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Hot Lips Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, and traditional cosmetic binders
Lower concern, traditional lipstick formula with no known PFAS triggers, though brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments in traditional lipstick base
Lower PFAS concern, traditional lipstick formula without waterproofing claims or Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Matte Revolution Red Carpet Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, standard emollients
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional matte lipstick; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Love Effect Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic binders
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers in typical lipstick formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Kiss of Mystery Lipstick
wax, oil, pigment blend (typical lipstick formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic; lipstick is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency exists.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, emollients (conventional lipstick base)
Lower concern for typical lipstick formulation; no red flags found, but no brand transparency on PFAS either.
⚠Risky category by default
Charlotte Tilbury
Mini Pillow Talk Lip Kit - Pillow Talk Medium
Pigments, waxes, oils; standard cosmetic formulation
Lower PFAS concern for a lip product; no red flags but no verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay Vice
Urban Decay | Vice Lipstick | Shade: Acai | Finish: Cream | 0.11 ONZ
Wax, oils, pigments, binders (typical cream lipstick formulation)
Lower concern for typical cream lipstick; no known PFAS triggers in standard formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay Vice
By Urban Decay, .11 oz High Impact Vegan Lipstick - Backtalk Matte, Pink
Pigments, waxes, oils, emollients (typical lipstick base)
Lower concern, conventional lipstick formula with no known PFAS-requiring functions, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay Vice
Lip Bond - Law Of Attraction - 4.2 ml
Liquid lip color with dimethicone, wax, and pigments
Lower concern, typical liquid lip product with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Cherry Mouth 3-Piece Lip Set with Pouch
Lip tints/glosses (pigments, waxes, oils); fabric pouch
Lower PFAS concern for lip cosmetics; pouch material unspecified but typical for the category.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Lipstick
Pigments, waxes, oils, emollients (standard lipstick base)
Lower concern; no known PFAS application in lipstick, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon The Fill Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, and standard cosmetic binders (typical lipstick formula)
Lower concern; typical lipstick with no known PFAS red flags, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Makeup | Fenty Beauty Lipstick | Color: Red | Size: Os | Princess_L01's Closet
wax, pigments, emollients, film-formers (typical lipstick base)
Lower PFAS concern, typical lipstick formula has no inherent PFAS driver, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Red Semi-Matte Lipstick Matte Long Lasting Refill Kissin' Kutie Longwear Lightweight High-Pigment Refillable Lip Color By Rihan
Wax, oils, pigments, emollients (typical lipstick base)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard lipstick formulation, but Fenty offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Set Lipstick & Liner Pencil Cosmetics Choose Your Shade
pigments, waxes, oils in standard lipstick and pencil formulation
Lower concern; typical cosmetics have minimal PFAS risk, but no brand commitment to verify.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Pure Color Matte Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, talc, mica (standard matte lipstick composition)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS trigger chemistry, but brand silence on PFAS policy limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estée Lauder Pure Color Hi Lustre Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, emollients (standard lipstick formulation)
Lower concern, traditional lipstick formula with no known PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Pure Color Explicit Silk Matte Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, emollients (typical matte lipstick formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risks, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick
wax, oil, pigment blend (traditional lipstick)
Lower PFAS concern typical for traditional lipstick formulations; no red flags known.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
Sephora COLLECTION Cream Lip Stain
Pigments, oils, waxes, silicones in liquid/cream base
Lower PFAS concern for typical cream lip stain, but Sephora offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
SEPhora Collection Totally Juicy Lip Tint
pigmented liquid (likely water/alcohol base with iron oxides, resins, humectants)
Lower concern; typical lip tint with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
SEPhora Collection Felt Lip Tint
Pigmented cream/gel emulsion with felt applicator
Lower PFAS concern for typical lip stain; no waterproofing chemistry flagged, but no transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
SEPhora Collection 5pc Cream Lip Stain Makeup Gift Set
Pigments, oils, waxes, emollients in liquid/cream base
Lower concern, cosmetic cream formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
01 Always Red 0.169 oz
Pigmented cream formula (typical: wax, oils, pigments)
Lower PFAS concern; standard cream lipstick with no known water-resistant treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
Cream Lip Stain trial size in shade 84- 2 mL
liquid cream pigment, wax, and oil base (typical lip stain formulation)
Lower concern; typical lip stain with no known PFAS use, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Beauty Bakerie Waffle Things Matte Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, binders (typical matte lipstick)
Lower concern, typical matte lipstick formula with no known PFAS triggers, but no independent verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip
Wax, oils, butters (typical lip formula)
Lower concern, standard lip product with no known PFAS-risk ingredients, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Pound Cake Cake Batter Liquid Lipstick
liquid lipstick pigments & film-formers (typical: acrylates, resins, iron oxides)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing about formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Mac Lustre Lipstick Patisserie Lipstick 3g / 0.1oz
wax and pigment blend (typical lipstick)
Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; Patisserie Beauty makes no disclosure either way.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Legendary Serum Lipstick
Natural waxes, oils, pigments (standard lipstick base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no red flags, but no PFAS transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Wild With Desire Lipstick
wax, plant oils, pigments
Lower PFAS concern; typical lipstick formula without known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Legendary Serum Lipstick | Red | One Size | Shopbop
wax, plant oils, pigments (typical for cream lipstick)
Lower concern; RMS Beauty's natural lipstick formula is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no public testing exists.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Lip2Cheek RMS Beauty
Plant oils, waxes, pigments (mineral-based)
Lower-concern cream product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Tinted Daily Lip Balm
Plant oils, waxes, and pigments (lip balm base)
Lower PFAS concern; no waterproof claim or known treatment triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Legendary Serum Lipstick Ruby Moon (poppy orange-red)
wax, oil, and pigment blend (typical serum lipstick base)
Lower PFAS concern; serum lipstick formulas typically avoid Teflon-family coating, but verify if you need explicit brand confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
RMS Beauty
Mini Lip2Cheek Promise Merch
Pigments, waxes, oils, natural colorants in cream/stick form
Lower concern, traditional cosmetic cream/stick with no known PFAS-prone features.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte Shape Tape
Tartetarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint, Manbun .2 Oz (6 Ml)
pigments, oils, waxes in liquid/cream base
Lower PFAS concern for a matte lip paint; no waterproofing chemistry typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte Shape Tape
2x Tarte 24.7 Natural Lip Sheer Lipstick - Monday - .16 oz Full Size
Wax, oils, pigments (typical lipstick composition)
Lower PFAS concern for typical lipstick; no known risk factors, but zero transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Lippie Lingerie Matte Tint
Liquid silicone, organic pigments, wax base
Lower PFAS concern for a liquid matte lip tint; no waterproofing claims or known water-repellent coating treatments typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
KYLIE Matte Lip Kit
Liquid lipstick (likely polymers, pigments, solvents)
Lower concern, but no transparency, typical of cosmetics sector.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
Lipstick
Pigments, waxes, oils, emollients (typical lipstick base)
Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetic lipstick without waterproofing or disclosed treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
King Kylie Collection Matte Lip Kit
pigments, waxes, oils, silicone in liquid/powder form
Lower PFAS concern for a matte lip kit; no red flags detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
Velvet Lip Kit
Liquid lipstick with pigments, film-formers, silicones, and waxes
Lower concern; liquid lipsticks typically lack PFAS drivers, but cosmetics disclosure remains opaque.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
Liquid Angel Matte Lip Kit in NoColor – 2-Piece Long-Wear Liquid Lipstick and Lip Liner Set, 0.10 oz / 0.03 oz
Liquid lipstick and lip liner (pigments, resins, solvents)
Lower PFAS concern, but no brand transparency, typical for cosmetics without waterproof claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Kylie Cosmetics
An Apple A Day Matte Lipstick - One-color
Matte lipstick pigments, waxes, and oils
Lower PFAS concern; typical matte lipstick formula has no known reason to contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Almost Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments (conventional lipstick formulation)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick .13 Oz / 3.9
wax, oils, pigments in lipstick base
Lower PFAS concern, standard lipstick formulation with no flagged risk triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer
Pigments, waxes, oils, conventional lipstick base
Lower PFAS concern; typical lip colour with no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation Lipstick in Velvet Kisses
Wax, oils, and pigments (standard lipstick base)
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional wax-based lipstick; no waterproofing claims or specialty coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Long-Wearing Matte Lipstick - Cruelty-Free & Eco-Friendly
Long-wear matte lipstick base (composition unspecified)
Skip until full ingredient transparency, matte lipsticks often use Teflon-family coating, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments, emollients (typical lipstick base)
No public PFAS risk signals, but zero third-party testing or brand transparency on the topic.
⚠Risky category by default
Urban Decay Vice
Hydrating Lipstick
wax/oil blend lipstick base (standard formulation)
Insufficient data; typical lipstick formulation suggests lower PFAS risk, but Urban Decay provides no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty beauty lipstick1
Wax, oils, pigments, standard cosmetic base
Insufficient data; cosmetic lipsticks rarely need PFAS, but Fenty Beauty has not disclosed ingredient sourcing or testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Pure Color Explicit Slick Shine Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments (typical lipstick base)
Typical lipstick with no known PFAS triggers, but Estée Lauder provides no transparency on formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Revlon ColorStay
(3 pack) Revlon ColorStay Overtime Longwearing Gloss Lipstick with Vitamin E, 010 Non-Stop Cherry, 0.07 fl oz
Gloss lipstick formula with Vitamin E (cosmetic wax, oils, pigments)
Lower-risk cosmetic, but Revlon provides no PFAS transparency; no public data exists to rule out PFAS in gloss additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Matte & Satin Lipstick
Typical lipstick wax/oil base; no waterproofing claim disclosed
Skip until brand discloses ingredient safety or third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Patisserie Beauty
Sassy Jones Power Pout Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments (typical lipstick base)
Insufficient data; standard lipstick formula poses low inherent PFAS risk but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Pop Longwear Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, film-formers (typical lipstick base)
Lower concern, but Clinique has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing or commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
MAC Locked Kiss 24HR Lipstick
pigments, waxes, film-forming polymers with waterproof binder
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; waterproof cosmetics often use fluorinated polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
NARS
Explicit Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof coating unspecified
Skip until NARS discloses waterproofing chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
Liquid film-forming acrylate polymer with waterproof binders
Lower-concern for PFAS, but waterproof cosmetics warrant caution; no public testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
24 2-Step Lipstick
film-forming polymers, liquid pigments, waxes, oils in a two-step long-wear system
Skip until Maybelline discloses PFAS use in waterproofing agents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
Ink Crayon Lipstick
Wax/oil-based crayon formula with waterproofing
Waterproof claim raises concern; no public PFAS testing or brand disclosure found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
Maybelline Striking Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipstick
polymeric film, silicones, acrylates, waterproof binder
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status; waterproof liquid lipsticks commonly use fluorinated polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
24 2-Step Liquid Lipstick
liquid pigments, film-forming polymers, waterproof topcoat
Waterproof cosmetics carry moderate PFAS risk; no public testing or brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick - 65 Seductress - 0.17 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Lip Brightening, Matte Finish
liquid lipstick with waterproofing agent (unspecified polymer/resin)
Matte liquid lipstick with undisclosed waterproofing; lower certainty on PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Maybelline SuperStay
Maybelline (2 pack) SuperStay 24 2-Step Liquid Lipstick Long-Lasting Lip Color, Continuous Coral
liquid lipstick with synthetic polymers and waterproofing agents
Moderate concern due to waterproofing claims and lack of PFAS disclosure; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay Vice
Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick
Liquid glossy longwear lipstick, likely acrylate-based polymers with film-forming agents
Silent on PFAS; longwear cosmetics often use water-resistant coatings, request transparency before committing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay Vice
Cream Lipstick
Wax/oil blend with possible water-resistance additives in cream formulation
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing ingredients; PFAS risk in water-resistant cosmetics is real but unconfirmed here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay Vice
Lip Bond Glossy Liquid Lipstick
liquid lipstick polymer blend with waterproof film-former
Skip until Urban Decay discloses waterproofing chemistry or obtains third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Urban Decay Vice
Vice Lip Bond Glossy Longwear Liquid Lipstick
liquid pigment suspension with polymeric film-former, waterproof binders
Waterproof liquid lipstick carries potential PFAS exposure; Urban Decay offers no transparency, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick
liquid pigment suspension with waterproofing polymer
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; liquid cosmetics waterproofing historically uses Teflon-family coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Lipstick
wax, silicones, film-forming polymers with waterproofing agents
Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry or commits to PFAS-free formulations.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Lipstick Dwl 10 Stay Scarlet
Pigments, waxes, silicones, polymeric film-formers (unspecified)
Skip until Estée Lauder discloses waterproofing chemistry, no public PFAS assurance for this long-wear formula.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Pure Color Creme Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof/long-wear polymer base
Unknown waterproofing chemistry; Estée Lauder silent on PFAS, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-place Lipstick 12 Stay Ruby .12 Oz
Wax, film-forming polymers, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Low visibility into PFAS risk; waterproof cosmetics often use fluorinated compounds, contact brand for ingredient transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Overtime Lipcolor
long-wear lipstick with water-resistant polymeric coating
Skip until transparency improves, waterproof lipstick raises PFAS concern with no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Suede Ink Lipstick
Pigments, waxes, oils, silicones; waterproof/suede finish composition unspecified
Waterproof suede lipstick with undisclosed coating chemistry, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
liquid cosmetic pigments, resins, film-formers (likely acrylates, silicones); waterproof coating unspecified
Skip until Revlon discloses waterproofing chemistry; long-wear liquid lipsticks often use fluorinated polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick
Liquid pigments, film-formers, water-resistant polymer coating
Skip until Revlon discloses water-resistant formula ingredients; waterproof cosmetics often use PFAS but company is silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
2 Pack - Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor, Long Wearing Liquid Lipstick, 280 Stay Currant - Each
polymeric film, acrylate-based liquid lipstick with waterproofing agents
Skip if PFAS-free cosmetics matter to you; Revlon has not disclosed or verified absence.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Ultimate Suede Lipstick
Pigments, waxes, oils, waterproof film-forming agents
Skip until Revlon discloses waterproofing chemistry or third-party testing confirms PFAS absence.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Revlon ColorStay
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
wax, oils, pigments, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Skip until Revlon discloses waterproofing chemistry, lipstick's water-resistant claim raises PFAS concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
10HR Liquid Lipstick
pigments, resins, silicones, polymeric binders (waterproofing base for 10-hour wear)
Waterproof liquid lipstick with no public PFAS disclosure, proceed with caution if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain
Cream Lip Stain 10HR Liquid Lipstick
Liquid polymer film base with pigments; waterproof/long-wear coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; PFAS common in liquid lipstick durability claims.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Patisserie Beauty
MATTESHEEN S-Proof Liquid Lipstick
liquid lipstick formula with waterproof/smudge-proof coating
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, 'S-Proof' formula opacity raises red flags.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
tarte Maracuja Juicy Liquid Lip
Liquid pigment blend with waterproofing agents
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, liquid lips often use fluorinated polymers for durability.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
tarte lasting lippies 5 piece lip set collection (limited Edition) full size
Pigments, waxes, oils, film-formers in liquid/cream lipstick formula
Skip due to waterproofing chemicals and complete PFAS silence from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint
Pigmented liquid formula with waterproof/long-wear film-forming polymers
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry or tests for PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte The Lip Architect Lipstick & Liner
wax, oils, silicones, polymers (unspecified coating/waterproofing agents)
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry, lipstick waterproofing often uses PFAS-adjacent polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Tarte Shape Tape
Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint
Liquid pigment suspension with film-forming polymers; waterproof/quick-dry formulation
Waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Tarte discloses nothing, skip if PFAS-concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kylie Cosmetics
Matte Liquid Lipstick
liquid lipstick with film-forming polymers and water-resistant resin
Skip until brand discloses waterproof formula ingredients, matte liquid lipsticks often use PFAS-containing polymers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Kylie Cosmetics
Makeup Kylie Velvet Liquid Lipstick
liquid film-forming polymer (waterproof lipstick base)
Skip unless Kylie Cosmetics discloses ingredients; waterproof liquid lipsticks carry PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Even Better Pop Lip Colour Foundation
Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof lip color formula
Moderate caution: waterproof cosmetics carry PFAS risk; Clinique has not disclosed or verified PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Clinique Even Better Lips
Clinique Long Last Lipstick
Wax, oils, pigments; waterproof/long-wear coating composition undisclosed
Unknown PFAS risk; Clinique does not disclose coating chemistry for long-wear lipsticks.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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