Pressed Powder, ranked by PFAS safety

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

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AvoidD
HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever

65/100 safety

Powder foundation carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for concern.

BetterC
NARS Light Reflecting Prismatic Powder

NARS Light Reflecting

NARS Light Reflecting Prismatic Powder

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern; loose powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated additives.

Best pickC
ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Brand New - 100% Fill Level / Fairly Medium 05 / 9 g / 0.3 oz

Bare Minerals Original Foundation

ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Brand New - 100% Fill Level / Fairly Medium 05 / 9 g / 0.3 oz

75/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for a talc-free mineral powder, but brand offers no transparency.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Brand New - 100% Fill Level / Fairly Medium 05 / 9 g / 0.3 oz

Bare Minerals Original Foundation

ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Brand New - 100% Fill Level / Fairly Medium 05 / 9 g / 0.3 oz

mineral powder (talc-free formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a talc-free mineral powder, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

MAC Fix+

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing claims typical of pressed powders.

Risky category by default

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129

MAC Fix+

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129

Talc and mineral pigments (pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but MAC does not publicly disclose ingredients or PFAS stance.

Risky category by default

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

MAC Fix+

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

Mineral powder (talc or mica base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing agents typical in this category.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder

talc, mica, mineral pigments

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand offers no explicit reassurance.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Setting Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Setting Powder

Talc, mica, silica powder base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern: mineral powder base typical of pressed setting powders; no known PFAS use in formulation.

Risky category by default

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder

Talc, mica, pigments, silica (pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral-based powder with no obvious water/stain-resistant treatment flagged.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

Bare Minerals Original Foundation

bareMinerals Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern powder foundation; mineral formulas rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder

Bare Minerals Original Foundation

bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder

Mineral powder (talc, mica, oxides)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral powder product, but brand silence on sourcing limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder

Coty Airspun

Loose Face Powder

talc, mica, mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern powder; traditional mineral formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand silence on chemicals limits certainty.

Risky category by default

Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder Translucent

Coty Airspun

Loose Face Powder Translucent

talc, mica, mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern loose powder; no known PFAS use in standard talc/mica formulas, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Coty Paris silver air-spun powder compact

Coty Airspun

Coty Paris silver air-spun powder compact

talc, mica, powder; compact casing likely plastic or metal

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this powder itself; no known PFAS drivers in pressed cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Vintage 1930s 1940s Coty Air Spun L'Aimant SOLEIL D'or .63oz Powder Partial

Coty Airspun

Vintage 1930s 1940s Coty Air Spun L'Aimant SOLEIL D'or .63oz Powder Partial

talc powder with mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower PFAS concern; vintage talc powder lacks modern waterproofing/water-repellent coating treatments typical of PFAS-risk cosmetics.

Risky category by default

Airspun By Coty 2.3 Oz / 65 Face Powder 070-11 Naturally Neutral R26

Coty Airspun

Airspun By Coty 2.3 Oz / 65 Face Powder 070-11 Naturally Neutral R26

Talc-based face powder with mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; traditional talc powder formulation lacks typical PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

THE NADREE: Coty Airspun Face Powder 65g

Coty Airspun

THE NADREE: Coty Airspun Face Powder 65g

Talc-based powder (likely talc, mica, mineral pigments)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern powder; no known PFAS triggers, but talc sourcing opacity leaves modest uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Coty Airspun Top 1 Setting Powder 2.3 Oz Hyped Influencer Sealed 100%

Coty Airspun

Top 1 Setting Powder 2.3 Oz Hyped Influencer Sealed 100%

talc and mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical mineral powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency statement.

Risky category by default

(3 PACKS) COTY Airspun Face Powder, Naturally Neutral 070-11, 1.2 OZX3

Coty Airspun

(3 PACKS) COTY Airspun Face Powder, Naturally Neutral 070-11, 1.2 OZX3

Talc and mineral pigments (loose powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, loose mineral powder with no obvious fluorochemical triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Matte + Poreless Powder

talc or mineral powder, iron oxides

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS triggers identified, but manufacturer offers no explicit statement.

Risky category by default

(3 pack) Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup, Translucent, 0.29 oz

Maybelline Fit Me

(3 pack) Maybelline Fit Me Matte Poreless Pressed Face Powder Makeup, Translucent, 0.29 oz

talc, mica, iron oxides (standard pressed powder pigments)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; pressed powder cosmetics rarely use PFAS intentionally, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Loose Finishing Powder

talc, mica, silica, iron oxides, and binders

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; no public PFAS signals, but Maybelline has not disclosed PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Pressed Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Maybelline Fit Pressed Powder

talc, mica, iron oxides, binders, typical pressed powder

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; no public PFAS signals, but no third-party verification either.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Me Set + Smooth Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Set + Smooth Powder

talc, mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical powder formulation uses mineral pigments, not fluorinated coatings.

Risky category by default

Maybelline New York Fit Me! Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Maybelline New York Fit Me! Powder

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (pressed powder)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for PFAS; standard mineral powder without known fluorochemical triggers.

Risky category by default

Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Pressed Powder

Maybelline Fit Me

Matte and Poreless Pressed Powder

Talc, mica, iron oxides, polymers (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern likely, but talc supply chain warrants attention; no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

E.L.F. Perfect Finish Hd Powder

e.l.f. HD Powder

E.L.F. Perfect Finish Hd Powder

talc, mica, titanium dioxide (HD powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical powder pressed with mineral/mineral-oxide pigments, no water-repellent treatment evident.

Risky category by default

E.l.f High Definition Powder

e.l.f. HD Powder

E.l.f High Definition Powder

Talc/mineral powder blend

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for loose powder; no red flags but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

e.l.f. Prime & Stay Finishing Powder

e.l.f. HD Powder

e.l.f. Prime & Stay Finishing Powder

talc, mica, or silica-based powder

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a conventional pressed powder; brand silence is typical but not reassuring.

Risky category by default

e.l.f. Cosmetics Set It Bright Powder Quad

e.l.f. HD Powder

e.l.f. Cosmetics Set It Bright Powder Quad

talc, mica, pigments (standard powder formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, pressed powder cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but e.l.f.

Risky category by default

Elf Perfect Finish Hd Powder Clear

e.l.f. HD Powder

Elf Perfect Finish Hd Powder Clear

Talc or mica-based powder (typical for HD powders)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a powder cosmetic; typical mineral formulation unlikely to contain fluorochemicals.

Risky category by default

E.l.f. High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

e.l.f. HD Powder

E.l.f. High Definition Undereye Setting Powder

talc or mica-based powder

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a talc/mica powder; no disclosed treatment triggers, but e.l.f.

Risky category by default

E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder

e.l.f. HD Powder

E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder

talc, mica, silica, mineral pigments (powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern powder cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency on the matter.

Risky category by default

e.l.f. Set It Bright Correcting & Brightening Setting Powder Quad

e.l.f. HD Powder

e.l.f. Set It Bright Correcting & Brightening Setting Powder Quad

talc, mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides (standard powder pigments)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard powder formula without known fluorinated coatings or water-resistance claims.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Instant Retouch Setting Powder

talc, mica, and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; setting powder formulations rarely use PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Set It Down Superfine Blurring Setting Powder

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Fenty Beauty Set It Down Superfine Blurring Setting Powder

talc, mica, silica-based powder; no waterproofing or non-stick coating reported

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, no PFAS-typical triggers in a dry powder formulation, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Build Your Own Setting Powder + Brush Bundle

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Fenty Beauty Build Your Own Setting Powder + Brush Bundle

Talc, mica, pigments, binders (typical powder formulation)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated treatments, but no transparency claim.

Risky category by default

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation — #490

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation — #490

talc, mica, pigments (mineral-based powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this category, but no brand transparency on ingredient sourcing.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting Blotting Powder Refill

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting Blotting Powder Refill

talc-based powder (typical for blotting powders)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

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

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Soft Matte Powder Foundation

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica, mineral powder base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a talc-based mineral powder, but lack of brand transparency limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring Powder

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r

Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring Powder

Powder base (talc or mineral blend, typical for pressed/loose powders)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern powder; no PFAS risk indicators, but brand offers no transparency on ingredients or sourcing.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Setting Powder Veil

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Setting Powder Veil

Talc-based powder with conventional pigments and binders

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a talc-based setting powder, but no public brand testing or transparency.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Powder Makeup

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Powder Makeup

Talc, mica, pigments, binders (standard powder cosmetic)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard powder formula with no known PFAS indicators, though Estée Lauder discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for matte powder foundation; no waterproofing or durable water repellency claimed.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation

talc, silicates, iron oxides, mica

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; conventional powder foundation with no known PFAS risk, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Flattery Loose Powder

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Flattery Loose Powder

talc, mica, pigments (mineral powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; loose mineral powder has no inherent need for PFAS, but brand makes no public commitment.

Risky category by default

Estée Lauder Precious Gift Powder

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Estée Lauder Precious Gift Powder

talc/mineral powder base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk factors, but no transparency on formulation details.

Risky category by default

Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill

Estée Lauder Double Wear

Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill

talc, mica, pigments (typical powder foundation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a powder foundation, but no brand transparency on ingredients.

Risky category by default

Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder

NARS Light Reflecting

Pressed Setting Powder

Talc, mica, mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern pressed powder; mineral-based formula carries minimal PFAS risk but no public testing or brand commitment.

Risky category by default

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Pressed Luminous Finish

NARS Light Reflecting

Setting Powder Pressed Luminous Finish

talc, mica, silica, light-reflecting minerals

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; powder cosmetics carry minimal PFAS risk, though full ingredient transparency from NARS would strengthen confidence.

Risky category by default

NARS Light Reflecting Prismatic Pressed Finishing Powder

NARS Light Reflecting

Prismatic Pressed Finishing Powder

Talc, mica, pigments (mineral-based powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; typical pressed powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation & Setting Powder 2-Piece Makeup Set

NARS Light Reflecting

Foundation & Setting Powder 2-Piece Makeup Set

Powder (talc/mica-based); liquid foundation (emulsion)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard powder/liquid cosmetics rarely formulated with PFAS intentionally, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

NARS Light Reflecting Prismatic Powder

NARS Light Reflecting

Prismatic Powder

Talc, mica, pigments, silica

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; loose powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated additives.

Risky category by default

NARS Gold Dust Light Reflecting Setting Powder

NARS Light Reflecting

NARS Gold Dust Light Reflecting Setting Powder

Talc, mica, mineral pigments (typical pressed powder formulation)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a basic mineral powder, but no public testing or disclosure from NARS.

Risky category by default

Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder - Crystal

NARS Light Reflecting

Pressed Setting Powder - Crystal

Pressed powder with mineral pigments and talc/silica base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern: pressed setting powder is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no public disclosure from NARS.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder

Clinique Stay Matte

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder

talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powders)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder formulation typical of pressed cosmetics, but no brand transparency on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder

Clinique Stay Matte

Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder

Talc-based powder (silica, mica, talc); no known Teflon-family coating

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; talc powders rarely contain PFAS, but Clinique has not disclosed testing.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay Matte Powder

Clinique Stay Matte

Powder

talc and mineral powders

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS risk, but Clinique offers no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay Matte Powder Oil Free - No. 04 Stay Honey --7.6G/0.27Oz

Clinique Stay Matte

Powder Oil Free - No. 04 Stay Honey --7.6G/0.27Oz

talc, mica, pigments (typical powder formulation)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for powder; no waterproofing or specialty coatings typical in this category.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, Oi lFree, Size None, Stay Spice

Clinique Stay Matte

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, Oi lFree, Size None, Stay Spice

Talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (standard pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; standard pressed powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder - 101 Invisible Matte by Clinique for Women - 0.27 oz Powder

Clinique Stay Matte

Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder - 101 Invisible Matte by Clinique for Women - 0.27 oz Powder

talc/mineral powder base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical pressed powder; no red flags, but Clinique has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation.

Risky category by default

Clinique Matte Superpowder Double Face Makeup

Clinique Stay Matte

Clinique Matte Superpowder Double Face Makeup

Talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (typical powder cosmetics)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, powder formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but Clinique offers no transparency on ingredients or PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Clinique Stay-matte Sheer Pressed Powder 7.6g - Stay Honey

Clinique Stay Matte

Clinique Stay-matte Sheer Pressed Powder 7.6g - Stay Honey

mica, talc, pigments, binders, typical pressed powder base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a pressed powder, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder

talc, mica, pigments, binders (mineral powder base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; typical mineral powder formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand silent on supply chain.

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder

Talc, mica, silica, mineral powder base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, mineral powder formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but no independent verification.

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Pressed Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Pressed Powder

talc, mica, iron oxides, silicones (typical pressed powder base)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Setting Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Setting Powder

talc, mica, silica (mineral powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern than waterproof cosmetics, but no public testing or disclosure.

Risky category by default

MAKEUP FOREVER Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder Large / Banana

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Microfinishing Pressed Powder Large / Banana

Talc-based pressed powder with mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk profile; standard cosmetic powder without known trigger formulations.

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder

Talc, silica, and pigments (powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical pressed powder without known PFAS triggers, but no transparency.

Risky category by default

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Loose Powder

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Loose Powder

Talc and mineral pigments (loose powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based loose powder; no waterproofing or stain treatment required.

Risky category by default

12PC Display Banana Setting Powder Pp-018

Banana Boat Powder

12PC Display Banana Setting Powder Pp-018

talc/mineral powder in polypropylene container

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the powder itself; container material typical for cosmetics but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Ofra Pressed Banana Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Ofra Pressed Banana Powder

talc, pigments, binders (typical pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, typical pressed cosmetic powder with no known water-repellent coating or fluorinated treatment triggers.

Risky category by default

Pressed Banana Setting Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Pressed Banana Setting Powder

Talc/mineral powder base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.

Risky category by default

Tower 28 Beauty Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Tower 28 Beauty Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powder

talc, mica, pigments (pressed powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a standard pressed powder; no evidence of problematic coatings.

Risky category by default

Banana Setting Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Banana Setting Powder

talc or mineral powder base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; powder cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but confirm ingredient list for peace of mind.

Risky category by default

Soft Focus Setting Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Soft Focus Setting Powder

Talc or mineral powder base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; talc-based powders rarely require PFAS, but Banana Boat makes no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Beauty Creations Banana Setting Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Beauty Creations Banana Setting Powder

talc/mineral powder base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-risk cosmetic powder; typical mineral base unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Lauren Brooke Co Banana Corrective Finishing Powder

Banana Boat Powder

Lauren Brooke Co Banana Corrective Finishing Powder

talc, minerals, pigments (typical powder cosmetics)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral powder cosmetic; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free claimed); pressed formulation

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely require water/stain repellents, but no public transparency from brand.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder

Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, silica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral powder base is inherently low-risk, but brand provides no explicit assurance.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Blur Skincare Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Blur Skincare Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, silica-based mineral blend)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral loose powder is a lower-risk cosmetic category, though brand provides no explicit disclosure.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Dust

Mineral pigments and talc/mica base

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand transparency is absent, check ingredients if sensitive.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Loose Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; mineral powders rarely require water-repellent coating or grease-resistant treatments that introduce forever chemicals.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Dust Luminous Gleam

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Diamond Dust Luminous Gleam

mineral pigments, mica, talc-free base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern mineral powder; mineral cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for uncertainty.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Powder Palette Powder

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Physicians Formula Powder Palette Powder

Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, mineral powder formulations rarely require fluorinated additives, but no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Loose Powder SPF 16

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear

Loose Powder SPF 16

mineral powder (talc or mica base) with SPF 16 inorganic UV filter

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern loose mineral powder; no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Setting Translucent Powder

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Setting Translucent Powder

Talc and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; mineral powder with no known PFAS triggers, but Pacifica hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS testing.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Makeup | Pacifica Neutralizing Mineral Mattifier - Pressed Powder-Cherry & Coconut | Color: Pink/Tan | Size: Os | Pm-66866084's Closet

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Pacifica Makeup | Pacifica Neutralizing Mineral Mattifier - Pressed Powder-Cherry & Coconut | Color: Pink/Tan | Size: Os | Pm-66866084's Closet

Mineral powder (talc or talc-free mineral blend)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; mineral powders rarely contain PFAS, but Pacifica's ingredient transparency and sourcing practices are not publicly documented.

Risky category by default

Beauty Creations Pretty Pressed Setting Powder

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Beauty Creations Pretty Pressed Setting Powder

talc, mica, and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; typical mineral powder with no known PFAS drivers, but no public testing or disclosure.

Risky category by default

NICKA K Mineral Pressed Powder

Pacifica Pressed Powder

NICKA K Mineral Pressed Powder

mineral pigments, talc or mica base

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern mineral powder; no PFAS red flags, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Pressed Powder Charity

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Pressed Powder Charity

talc, mica, pigments (typical pressed powder base)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based pressed powder, but Pacifica makes no public PFAS commitment.

Risky category by default

Pacifica Makeup | Pacifica Beauty Neutralizing Mineral Mattifier -Pressed Powder Foundation Cherry | Color: Cream/Pink | Size: Os | Pm-66866084's

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Pacifica Makeup | Pacifica Beauty Neutralizing Mineral Mattifier -Pressed Powder Foundation Cherry | Color: Cream/Pink | Size: Os | Pm-66866084's

mineral powder (talc or mica-based pressed powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder foundations rarely require water-repellent coating or non-stick treatments.

Risky category by default

Setting Powder - pressed | organic

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Setting Powder - pressed | organic

Mineral pigments, talc/mica blend, organic binders

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; pressed powder formulations rarely require fluorochemicals, but Pacifica has not publicly disclosed PFAS policy.

Risky category by default

Mineral Pressed Powder

Pacifica Pressed Powder

Mineral Pressed Powder

Mineral talc/mica base powder

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder formulations typically don't require water/stain repellency treatment.

Risky category by default

Becca Multi Tasking Perfecting Powder

Powder by Becca

Becca Multi Tasking Perfecting Powder

Talc and mineral pigments (typical powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but Becca discloses nothing publicly on the topic.

Risky category by default

Smashbox Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

Powder by Becca

Smashbox Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

Talc, mica, mineral pigments (standard pressed powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Risky category by default

Becca Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation

Powder by Becca

Becca Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation

mineral powder (talc, mica, iron oxides)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; mineral powder foundation has inherent PFAS risk lower than coated/waterproof cosmetics, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Powder Vanilla Quartz 0.25 Oz

Powder by Becca

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Powder Vanilla Quartz 0.25 Oz

talc, mica, iron oxides, mineral pigments

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern pressed powder; mineral-based formulation has no inherent PFAS trigger, but brand makes no transparency statement.

Risky category by default

BECCA Cosmetics Under Eye Brightening Setting Powder

Powder by Becca

BECCA Cosmetics Under Eye Brightening Setting Powder

Talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powder)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS red flags, though Becca has not publicly committed to PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

BECCA Cosmetics Light Shifter Finishing Veil Setting Powder

Powder by Becca

BECCA Cosmetics Light Shifter Finishing Veil Setting Powder

Talc and mineral pigments (typical for finishing powder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but brand silence on ingredients limits confidence.

Risky category by default

Becca Hydra-Mist Set Refresh Powder

Powder by Becca

Becca Hydra-Mist Set Refresh Powder

Talc, mica, pigments (typical powder base)

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern; typical pressed powder with no known high-risk triggers.

Risky category by default

Becca Fine Pressed Powder Nutmeg Unsealed Read

Powder by Becca

Becca Fine Pressed Powder Nutmeg Unsealed Read

talc or mineral powder (typical pressed powder base)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical mineral pressed powder, but no public disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

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

HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever

Makeup Forever Ultra HD

HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever

talc, mica, iron oxides, silicones

D
D · Elevated

Powder foundation carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for concern.

Risky category by default

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