Moisturizer, ranked by PFAS safety

102 products graded A to F, safest first. 101 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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

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AvoidF
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 35 for Face

Clinique

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 35 for Face

30/100 safety

Skip until brand clarifies water-resistant formulation source.

BetterC
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Augustinus Bader

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern; luxury skincare without known aqueous film-forming or stain-resistant treatment triggers.

Best pickB
Tatcha Starter The Ritual Set Ultra Hydrating For Dry Skin

Tatcha

Tatcha Starter The Ritual Set Ultra Hydrating For Dry Skin

85/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer set, but Tatcha makes no public PFAS commitment.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Tatcha Starter The Ritual Set Ultra Hydrating For Dry Skin

Tatcha

Starter The Ritual Set Ultra Hydrating For Dry Skin

Water-based cosmetic creams and serums; glass/plastic packaging

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic moisturizer set, but Tatcha makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Botanicals Orchid Facial Oil

Herbivore Botanicals

Orchid Facial Oil

plant oils, botanical extracts, glass bottle

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; facial oil with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Lapis Balancing Facial Oil

Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Lapis Balancing Facial Oil

plant oils, mineral pigments, glass bottle

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; facial oil in glass, typical formulation poses minimal risk.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate & Glow Travel Size Face Oil

Youth to the People

Superberry Hydrate & Glow Travel Size Face Oil

Plant-derived oils (superberry, squalane, jojoba); glass/plastic bottle

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this oil-based cosmetic; no established link between face oils and PFAS contamination.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

Water, glycerin, ceramides, humectants (cream emulsion)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional moisturizer without known water-repellent coating or grease-resistant additives.

Risky category by default

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

water-based emulsion lotion with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Standard facial moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

Daily Moisturizing Lotion

water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, niacinamide, ceramides (emulsion lotion)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern, simple emulsion lotion with no known PFAS-risk ingredients or treatments.

Risky category by default

LA MER Moisturizing Cream

La Mer

Moisturizing Cream

Water, mineral oil, petrolatum, glycerin, wax, typical emollient cream base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; no water-repellent coating or water-resistant treatment typical of cream formulas.

Risky category by default

La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream

La Mer

The Moisturizing Fresh Cream

water-in-oil emulsion with natural mineral-derived actives (seaweed, kelp ferment)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no waterproofing chemistry typical of PFAS-prone products.

Risky category by default

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream

La Mer

The Moisturizing Soft Cream

Oil-in-water cream emulsion with mineral oil, petrolatum, glycerin, proprietary marine complex

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this leave-on moisturizer; no known risk indicators, though La Mer does not publicly disclose PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Cream

Water-based moisturizing cream; primary actives include peptide complex, ceramides, glycerin

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; conventional moisturizer with no known PFAS risk factors, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz

Drunk Elephant

Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer 1.69 fl oz

Water-based cosmetic emulsion (moisturizer cream)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical cosmetic moisturizer, but Drunk Elephant provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

Drunk Elephant

B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum

water-based serum (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, humectants)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS vectors in aqueous cosmetic serum formulation.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Daily Facial Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Daily Facial Moisturizer

Water, glycerin, dimethicone, emollients, typical moisturizer base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard facial moisturizer with no known PFAS drivers, but Neutrogena has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel

Water-based gel with glycerin and humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic formula; no known PFAS triggers, but Neutrogena has not publicly disclosed PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 30

Neutrogena

Ultra Gentle Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 30

water-based emulsion with mineral sunscreen filters

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical moisturizer; mineral sunscreen formula reduces waterproofing chemistry risk.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Cream

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Cream

Water-based emulsion cream; no Teflon-type coating, Teflon-family coating, or durable water repellency claimed

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical moisturizer with no known PFAS-linked ingredients or treatments.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Hydro Boost SPF 50 Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost SPF 50 Moisturizer

Water-based moisturizer with humectants (hyaluronic acid); no coating or treatment

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, standard moisturizer formula with no known triggers, but no brand transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturizer

Water gel emulsion (glycerin, hydrating polymer base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical water-gel moisturizer with no known high-risk chemistries.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face & Body Moisturizing Cream

Neutrogena

Ultra Gentle Face & Body Moisturizing Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, water, mineral oil, humectants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, moisturizing creams lack common PFAS drivers, but brand makes no transparency statement.

Risky category by default

Neutrogena Radiant Tinted Face Moisturizer Sheer

Neutrogena

Radiant Tinted Face Moisturizer Sheer

Water-based gel moisturizer with mica, iron oxides, silicones

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical cosmetic without known PFAS drivers, but no brand commitment to transparency.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Deep Hydration Daily Face Cream

Cetaphil

Deep Hydration Daily Face Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, cetyl alcohol, petrolatum, dimethicone)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical moisturizer without known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer SPF 35

Cetaphil

Daily Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer SPF 35

Water-based emulsion, mineral sunscreen actives (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide), glycerin, cetyl alcohol

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer formula with no known fluorinated ingredients.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Cetaphil

Moisturizing Lotion

Water-based emulsion (glycerin, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil base)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; simple cream formula with no known PFAS-bearing additives.

Risky category by default

Major Market Fallbrook Moisturizing Cream

Cetaphil

Major Market Fallbrook Moisturizing Cream

water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, water, mineral oil, cetyl alcohol)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard moisturizer with no known fluorinated ingredients or water-repellent treatment.

Risky category by default

Galderma Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

Cetaphil

Galderma Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion moisturizer (typical acne cream base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; routine facial moisturizer with no known triggers, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream 16 oz

Cetaphil

Moisturizing Cream 16 oz

Water, glycerin, petrolatum, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone (moisturizing cream base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical moisturizer; no red flags in formulation type.

Risky category by default

Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer

Olay

Complete All Day UV Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion with mineral sunscreen actives (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) and glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard moisturizer with no known PFAS drivers, but no explicit brand assurance.

Risky category by default

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Moisturizer Cream

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Moisturizer Cream

emulsified water-cream base; no PFAS-typical treatments needed

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer formulation unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15

Olay

Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15

Water-based emulsion with mineral and organic UV filters

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no PFAS red flags documented, but brand silent on intentional use.

Risky category by default

Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Olay

Olay

Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid Olay

Water-based emulsion with glycerin and humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard hydrating moisturizer, but Olay makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Olay Complete Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin

Olay

Complete Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin

Water-based emulsion, mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), glycerin

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard moisturizer without known water-repellent coating or grease-resistant coatings.

Risky category by default

Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer

Olay

Total Effects Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer

water-based emulsion with glycerin, dimethicone, and botanical extracts

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand does not disclose PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Olay

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

Water-based emulsion cream (glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; cosmetic creams rarely contain PFAS, though Olay discloses nothing publicly.

Risky category by default

Olay Total Effects Face Moisturizer SPF 30

Olay

Total Effects Face Moisturizer SPF 30

Oil-in-water emulsion, glycerin, silicones, UV filters

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic moisturizer with no known use of intentional PFAS or fluorinated coatings.

Risky category by default

Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Clinique

Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Water-based emulsion (glycerin, humectants, botanical extracts)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical moisturizer with no known PFAS trigger, but Clinique does not publicly disclose PFAS absence.

Risky category by default

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

water-based gel; no fluorinated additives documented

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Risky category by default

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator

Clinique

Moisture Surge Intense 72H Lipid-Replenishing Hydrator

Water-based emulsion, glycerin, squalane, humectants

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer with no waterproofing or water-repellent coating triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

CLINIQUE Dramatically Different Moisturizing

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing

Water-based emulsion moisturizer; typical ingredients include glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum, cyclomethicone

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, typical emulsifier moisturizer with no known PFAS-prone formulation, but no explicit brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Clinique Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer

Clinique

Moisture Surge Broad Spectrum SPF 28 Sheer Hydrator Moisturizer

Water-based moisturizer emulsion with mineral UV filters

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula without known fluorochemical triggers.

Risky category by default

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream

Water, glycerin, and emollients; oil-in-water emulsion

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off moisturizer; Clinique has not disclosed PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream

Clinique

Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Cream

water-based cream emulsion (humectants, emollients, plant extracts)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no public evidence of PFAS in formulation, but no brand commitment to PFAS-free standards.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream

Shiseido

Essential Energy Hydrating Cream

Water, glycerin, emollients, preservatives (typical hydrating cream formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern cosmetic, no typical PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Shiseido

Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Water-based moisturizer cream with glycerin, oils, and botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer with no flagged formulation risks.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream

Shiseido

Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, squalane, peptides, plant extracts)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical leave-on skincare with no known PFAS triggers, but Shiseido does not publicly disclose PFAS absence.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream

Shiseido

Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream

Water-based cosmetic emulsion (creams, oils, glycerin, extracts)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but Shiseido has not disclosed PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Day Cream SPF 30

Shiseido

Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Day Cream SPF 30

Water-based emulsion with glycerin, silicones, peptides, botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic formula with no known fluorochemical triggers.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Vital Perfection Concentrated Supreme Cream

Shiseido

Vital Perfection Concentrated Supreme Cream

Emulsion base (water, glycerin, oils), wax esters, silicones

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard prestige moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers, but no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream Duo

Shiseido

Bio-Performance Advanced Super Revitalizing Cream Duo

Cosmetic cream emulsion (oil-water base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS risk, but Shiseido has not publicly disclosed or tested.

Risky category by default

Shiseido Future Solution LX Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream

Shiseido

Future Solution LX Legendary Enmei Ultimate Renewing Cream

Water-based emulsion cream with oils, silicones, and botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a traditional moisturizing cream, but Shiseido makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream

Augustinus Bader

The Rich Cream

Emollient cream with botanicals and skin-conditioning oils

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; luxury skincare without known aqueous film-forming or stain-resistant treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Augustinus Bader The Cream

Augustinus Bader

The Cream

Water-based moisturizer cream with plant extracts and emollients

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern: cosmetic moisturizer with no flagged PFAS vectors, but no transparency claim either.

Risky category by default

The Cream 100ml

Augustinus Bader

The Cream 100ml

Cream moisturizer; primary ingredients likely humectants, emollients, water, and botanical extracts per Augustinus Bader

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern choice, no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but brand offers no transparency on formulation safety.

Risky category by default

The Rich Cream 15ml + Free Deluxe Samples by AUGUSTINUS BADER

Augustinus Bader

The Rich Cream 15ml + Free Deluxe Samples by AUGUSTINUS BADER

Emulsion-based moisturizer cream (oil, water, emulsifiers, actives)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, conventional luxury skincare with no known PFAS triggers, but no proactive disclosure.

Risky category by default

AUGUSTINUS BADER The Cream + Free Deluxe Samples PPC Cellular Renewal Face Cream With TFC8 For Normal to Dry Skin

Augustinus Bader

The Cream + Free Deluxe Samples PPC Cellular Renewal Face Cream With TFC8 For Normal to Dry Skin

Water-based cream with emollients, botanical extracts, proprietary TFC8 complex (likely amino acids, hyaluronic acid, pe

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, no PFAS-prone ingredients identified, but brand makes no transparency claim.

Risky category by default

Augustinus Bader The Ultimate Soothing Cream

Augustinus Bader

The Ultimate Soothing Cream

Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, oils, plant extracts, squalane)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical premium skincare without identified risk factors.

Risky category by default

Augustinus Bader The Overnight Restorative Cream

Augustinus Bader

The Overnight Restorative Cream

Water-based cream emulsion; primary ingredients are glycerin, plant oils, water

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical use, but no brand transparency or testing disclosed.

Risky category by default

Augustinus Bader The Hydration Heroes

Augustinus Bader

The Hydration Heroes

Water-based cosmetic cream (typical moisturizer formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard cosmetic moisturizer; no red flags identified.

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

Tatcha

The Dewy Skin Cream

Water-based cream emulsion, dimethicone silicone, plant extracts

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS use, but brand offers no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

Tatcha

The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer

Water-based gel cream with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, skin peptides

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern cosmetic with no known PFAS use; brand silence on the topic is typical for skincare.

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Dewy Milk Moisturizer

Tatcha

The Dewy Milk Moisturizer

water-based cream emulsion; no reported Teflon-type coating, Teflon-family coating, or waterproof durable treatment

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, lightweight moisturizer with no known PFAS-prone materials or treatments, but brand makes no explicit commitment.

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Longevity Memory Cream

Tatcha

The Longevity Memory Cream

Cream (water, glycerin, peptides, botanical extracts)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical moisturizer; no cosmetic-grade creams routinely contain PFAS, though brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Tatcha Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream

Tatcha

Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream

Emollient cream with mineral, plant oil, and glycerin base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing explicitly.

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Silk Cream

Tatcha

The Silk Cream

water-based cream with mineral pigments and botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Risky category by default

Tatcha The Starter Ritual Nourishing Combo to Dry Skin 2 Week Introductory Set

Tatcha

The Starter Ritual Nourishing Combo to Dry Skin 2 Week Introductory Set

Water, plant extracts, glycerin, silicones (emollients/texture); no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating coatings detected

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this skincare set; typical cosmetic formulation with no known PFAS-prone treatments.

Risky category by default

Herbivore TREMELLA Silky Hydration Gel Cream

Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore TREMELLA Silky Hydration Gel Cream

Water-based gel cream with tremella, glycerin, botanicals

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a water-based moisturizer, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

HERBIVORE Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream

Herbivore Botanicals

HERBIVORE Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream

water-based cream emulsion, typical cosmetic actives

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer formula unlikely to require PFAS, but brand does not disclose.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Botanicals Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarity Cream

Herbivore Botanicals

Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarity Cream

Water-based botanical cream with glycerin, plant extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this cosmetic, no high-risk treatments typical, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Botanicals Pink Cloud Rosewater Moisture Creme

Herbivore Botanicals

Pink Cloud Rosewater Moisture Creme

water, glycerin, botanical extracts, humectants

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern. Moisturizing cream with no inherent PFAS application; no waterproofing or nonstick claims.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Botanicals Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream

Herbivore Botanicals

Pink Cloud Soft Moisture Cream

Water-based emulsion cream with botanical extracts; likely silicone and glycerin base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cosmetic creams rarely require water-repellent coatings, but verify full ingredient list.

Risky category by default

Herbivore Lapis Facial Oil

Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Lapis Facial Oil

Plant oils (lapis lazuli pigment, botanical extracts, mineral oil base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic oil with no known PFAS triggers; brand makes no PFAS claims.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

Aveeno

Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

water-based gel moisturizer with oat extract

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard leave-on cosmetic without water/stain repellency triggers.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Lotion

Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Face Lotion

Water, glycerin, dimethicone, mineral oil emulsion

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate

Lower concern, classic emulsion formula with no known PFAS triggers, though brand makes no disclosure either way.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Cream

Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Face Cream

water-based moisturizer emulsion (glycerin, dimethicone, mineral oil)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical moisturizer formula with no known PFAS drivers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 15

Aveeno

Positively Radiant Daily Face Moisturizer SPF 15

Emollient lotion base with SPF 15 mineral/organic UV filters

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Facial Moisturizer

Aveeno

Positively Radiant Daily Facial Moisturizer

Water, glycerin, mineral oil, dimethicone, emulsifier blend

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for typical daily facial moisturizer; no waterproofing or stain-resistant claims that would necessitate PFAS.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Aveeno

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

Oil-in-water emulsion with mineral sunscreen (titanium dioxide/zinc oxide) or chemical UV filters

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; standard emulsion cosmetic with no known fluorinated ingredients or waterproofing triggers.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Gel Moisturizer

Aveeno

Gel Moisturizer

Water-based gel with glycerin, dimethicone, petrolatum

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; conventional cosmetic formulation with no known triggers.

Risky category by default

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer

Aveeno

Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer

Water-based emulsion (glycerin, dimethicone, mineral oil, natural extracts)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a typical water-based daily moisturizer; no red flags in formulation type.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Cream

Water, glycerin, squalane, plant extracts (conventional emollient cream)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Moisturizer

Water-based gel moisturizer with glycerin, squalane, humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard leave-on facial moisturizer; typical formulation presents minimal risk.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

water-based gel cream with standard cosmetic emulsifiers and humectants

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; standard facial moisturizer with no known PFAS triggers, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream

Kiehl's

Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream

water-based emulsion cream with glycerin, squalane, peptides

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard leave-on moisturizer; no red flags in formulation type.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizer

Kiehl's

Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizer

Water, glycerin, squalane, humectants, botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a conventional moisturizer; no red flags detected.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cream

Kiehl's

Since 1851 Ultra Facial Cream

Water, glycerin, emollients, botanical extracts

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, typical facial cream with no known water-repellent coating or water-resistant treatments.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream

Kiehl's

Super Multi-Corrective Cream

water-based cream emulsion with mineral/plant-derived actives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, standard cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment

Kiehl's

Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment

Water-based lotion; glycerin, squalane, botanical extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer formulation without known PFAS-prone ingredients.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30

Mario Badescu

Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30

Water-based moisturizer with mineral UV filters (likely titanium dioxide/zinc oxide)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a basic moisturizer, but Mario Badescu makes no public PFAS commitments.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Aloe Moisturizer SPF 15

Mario Badescu

Aloe Moisturizer SPF 15

Water-based moisturizer cream with aloe; SPF 15 mineral or chemical sunscreen

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical leave-on cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Dew Cream

Mario Badescu

Hyaluronic Dew Cream

water-based gel cream with humectants (hyaluronic acid), glycerin, preservatives

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

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

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Hydrating Moisturizer

Mario Badescu

Hydrating Moisturizer

Water, glycerin, aloe vera, botanical extracts (typical hydrating moisturizer formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this moisturizer, standard aqueous formulation with no known PFAS-prone ingredients or treatments.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Buttermilk Moisturizer

Mario Badescu

Buttermilk Moisturizer

water-based emulsion (aqua, buttery extracts, humectants)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no known PFAS triggers in a simple moisturizer formula.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Skincare Face Moisturizer Cream

Mario Badescu

Skincare Face Moisturizer Cream

emulsified cream base with glycerin, mineral oil, plant extracts

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, typical cosmetic moisturizer with no known PFAS drivers or brand disclosures.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream

Mario Badescu

Seaweed Night Cream

water-based gel cream with seaweed extract

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, typical cream formulation with no known PFAS-risk ingredients, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Mario Badescu Advanced Peptide PDRN Jelly Cream

Mario Badescu

Advanced Peptide PDRN Jelly Cream

gel/cream base (likely glycerin, peptides, PDRN extract, humectants)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern cosmetic; no PFAS red flags in formulation type, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream

Youth to the People

Superfood Air Whip Moisture Cream

Water-based emulsion (moisturizer cream); no intentional fluorinated or Teflon-family coating ingredients documented

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical moisturizer with no known fluorinated additives, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Adaptogen Skin Repairing Moisturizer

Youth to the People

Adaptogen Skin Repairing Moisturizer

Water-based cosmetic cream (humectants, plant extracts, emollients)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, cosmetic moisturizer with no known PFAS indicators, but no public testing to confirm.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Polypeptide-121 Future Cream

Youth to the People

Polypeptide-121 Future Cream

Water-based cream with peptide complex (likely glycerin, emollients, humectants)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; typical cosmetic cream unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand does not disclose.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Youth Capsule Collection Hydrating Skincare Gift Set

Youth to the People

Youth Capsule Collection Hydrating Skincare Gift Set

liquid skincare formulations (serums, hydrators, moisturizers)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard cosmetics formulation with no known triggers.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

Youth to the People

Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask

Water-based gel mask with plant extracts (superberry, hyaluronic acid, glycerin)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, standard water-based cosmetic mask with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Youth To The People Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum

Youth to the People

Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum

Water-based serum with peptides and cactus extract

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical cosmetic serum without known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

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

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 35 for Face

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ SPF 35 for Face

Water-resistant emulsion base with SPF actives

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand clarifies water-resistant formulation source.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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