Pressed Powder, ranked by PFAS safety
101 products graded A to F, safest first. 100 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in pressed powder, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best pressed powder
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever
Powder foundation carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for concern.
NARS Light Reflecting
NARS Light Reflecting Prismatic Powder
Lower PFAS concern; loose powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated additives.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
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)
Lower PFAS concern for a talc-free mineral powder, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral pigments)
Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing claims typical of pressed powders.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Refill 129
Talc and mineral pigments (pressed powder)
Lower concern; powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but MAC does not publicly disclose ingredients or PFAS stance.
⚠Risky category by default
MAC Fix+
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
Mineral powder (talc or mica base)
Lower PFAS concern for powder formula; no waterproofing agents typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Pressed Setting Powder
talc, mica, mineral pigments
Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS triggers identified, but brand offers no explicit reassurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Setting Powder
Talc, mica, silica powder base
Lower concern: mineral powder base typical of pressed setting powders; no known PFAS use in formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder
Talc, mica, pigments, silica (pressed powder)
Lower PFAS concern, mineral-based powder with no obvious water/stain-resistant treatment flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Bare Minerals Original Foundation
bareMinerals Original Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15
Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide)
Lower concern powder foundation; mineral formulas rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Bare Minerals Original Foundation
bareMinerals Original Mineral Veil Pressed Setting Powder
Mineral powder (talc, mica, oxides)
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral powder product, but brand silence on sourcing limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Loose Face Powder
talc, mica, mineral pigments
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
talc, mica, mineral pigments
Lower concern loose powder; no known PFAS use in standard talc/mica formulas, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Coty Paris silver air-spun powder compact
talc, mica, powder; compact casing likely plastic or metal
Lower PFAS concern for this powder itself; no known PFAS drivers in pressed cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Vintage 1930s 1940s Coty Air Spun L'Aimant SOLEIL D'or .63oz Powder Partial
talc powder with mineral pigments
Lower PFAS concern; vintage talc powder lacks modern waterproofing/water-repellent coating treatments typical of PFAS-risk cosmetics.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
Airspun By Coty 2.3 Oz / 65 Face Powder 070-11 Naturally Neutral R26
Talc-based face powder with mineral pigments
Lower PFAS concern; traditional talc powder formulation lacks typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
THE NADREE: Coty Airspun Face Powder 65g
Talc-based powder (likely talc, mica, mineral pigments)
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%
talc and mineral pigments
Lower PFAS concern; typical mineral powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Coty Airspun
(3 PACKS) COTY Airspun Face Powder, Naturally Neutral 070-11, 1.2 OZX3
Talc and mineral pigments (loose powder)
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
talc or mineral powder, iron oxides
Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS triggers identified, but manufacturer offers no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
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)
Lower concern; pressed powder cosmetics rarely use PFAS intentionally, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Loose Finishing Powder
talc, mica, silica, iron oxides, and binders
Lower concern; no public PFAS signals, but Maybelline has not disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Maybelline Fit Pressed Powder
talc, mica, iron oxides, binders, typical pressed powder
Lower concern; no public PFAS signals, but no third-party verification either.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Set + Smooth Powder
talc, mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides
Lower PFAS concern; typical powder formulation uses mineral pigments, not fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Maybelline New York Fit Me! Powder
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (pressed powder)
Lower concern for PFAS; standard mineral powder without known fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Maybelline Fit Me
Matte and Poreless Pressed Powder
Talc, mica, iron oxides, polymers (unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern likely, but talc supply chain warrants attention; no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
E.L.F. Perfect Finish Hd Powder
talc, mica, titanium dioxide (HD powder base)
Lower PFAS concern; typical powder pressed with mineral/mineral-oxide pigments, no water-repellent treatment evident.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
E.l.f High Definition Powder
Talc/mineral powder blend
Lower PFAS concern for loose powder; no red flags but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
e.l.f. Prime & Stay Finishing Powder
talc, mica, or silica-based powder
Lower PFAS concern for a conventional pressed powder; brand silence is typical but not reassuring.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
e.l.f. Cosmetics Set It Bright Powder Quad
talc, mica, pigments (standard powder formulation)
Lower concern, pressed powder cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but e.l.f.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
Elf Perfect Finish Hd Powder Clear
Talc or mica-based powder (typical for HD powders)
Lower PFAS concern for a powder cosmetic; typical mineral formulation unlikely to contain fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
E.l.f. High Definition Undereye Setting Powder
talc or mica-based powder
Lower PFAS concern for a talc/mica powder; no disclosed treatment triggers, but e.l.f.
⚠Risky category by default
e.l.f. HD Powder
E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder
talc, mica, silica, mineral pigments (powder)
Lower-concern powder cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency on the matter.
⚠Risky category by default
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)
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
talc, mica, and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder formulation)
Lower concern; setting powder formulations rarely use PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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
Lower concern, no PFAS-typical triggers in a dry powder formulation, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Build Your Own Setting Powder + Brush Bundle
Talc, mica, pigments, binders (typical powder formulation)
Lower PFAS concern; standard powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated treatments, but no transparency claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation — #490
talc, mica, pigments (mineral-based powder)
Lower PFAS concern for this category, but no brand transparency on ingredient sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting Blotting Powder Refill
talc-based powder (typical for blotting powders)
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
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica, mineral powder base
Lower PFAS concern for a talc-based mineral powder, but lack of brand transparency limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r
Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring Powder
Powder base (talc or mineral blend, typical for pressed/loose powders)
Lower-concern powder; no PFAS risk indicators, but brand offers no transparency on ingredients or sourcing.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Setting Powder Veil
Talc-based powder with conventional pigments and binders
Lower PFAS concern for a talc-based setting powder, but no public brand testing or transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Powder Makeup
Talc, mica, pigments, binders (standard powder cosmetic)
Lower concern; standard powder formula with no known PFAS indicators, though Estée Lauder discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powder)
Lower PFAS concern for matte powder foundation; no waterproofing or durable water repellency claimed.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estée Lauder Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation
talc, silicates, iron oxides, mica
Lower concern; conventional powder foundation with no known PFAS risk, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder Double Wear Sheer Flattery Loose Powder
talc, mica, pigments (mineral powder)
Lower PFAS concern; loose mineral powder has no inherent need for PFAS, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Estée Lauder Precious Gift Powder
talc/mineral powder base
Lower concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk factors, but no transparency on formulation details.
⚠Risky category by default
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Double Wear Stay In Place Matte Powder Foundation Refill
talc, mica, pigments (typical powder foundation)
Lower PFAS concern for a powder foundation, but no brand transparency on ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS Light Reflecting
Pressed Setting Powder
Talc, mica, mineral pigments
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
talc, mica, silica, light-reflecting minerals
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
Talc, mica, pigments (mineral-based powder)
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
Powder (talc/mica-based); liquid foundation (emulsion)
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
Talc, mica, pigments, silica
Lower PFAS concern; loose powder cosmetics rarely require fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
NARS Light Reflecting
NARS Gold Dust Light Reflecting Setting Powder
Talc, mica, mineral pigments (typical pressed powder formulation)
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
Pressed powder with mineral pigments and talc/silica base
Lower concern: pressed setting powder is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no public disclosure from NARS.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Stay Matte
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powders)
Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder formulation typical of pressed cosmetics, but no brand transparency on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Stay Matte
Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder
Talc-based powder (silica, mica, talc); no known Teflon-family coating
Lower concern; talc powders rarely contain PFAS, but Clinique has not disclosed testing.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Stay Matte
Powder
talc and mineral powders
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
talc, mica, pigments (typical powder formulation)
Lower PFAS concern for powder; no waterproofing or specialty coatings typical in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Stay Matte
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, Oi lFree, Size None, Stay Spice
Talc, mica, iron oxides, binders (standard pressed powder)
Lower concern; standard pressed powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Clinique Stay Matte
Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder - 101 Invisible Matte by Clinique for Women - 0.27 oz Powder
talc/mineral powder base
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 Stay Matte
Clinique Matte Superpowder Double Face Makeup
Talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (typical powder cosmetics)
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
Clinique Stay-matte Sheer Pressed Powder 7.6g - Stay Honey
mica, talc, pigments, binders, typical pressed powder base
Lower PFAS concern for a pressed powder, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder
talc, mica, pigments, binders (mineral powder base)
Lower concern; typical mineral powder formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand silent on supply chain.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Setting Powder
Talc, mica, silica, mineral powder base
Lower concern, mineral powder formulation carries minimal PFAS risk, but no independent verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Pressed Powder
talc, mica, iron oxides, silicones (typical pressed powder base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Setting Powder
talc, mica, silica (mineral powder base)
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
Talc-based pressed powder with mineral pigments
Lower PFAS risk profile; standard cosmetic powder without known trigger formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Matte Setting Powder
Talc, silica, and pigments (powder base)
Lower concern; typical pressed powder without known PFAS triggers, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Perfecting Loose Powder
Talc and mineral pigments (loose powder)
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based loose powder; no waterproofing or stain treatment required.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
12PC Display Banana Setting Powder Pp-018
talc/mineral powder in polypropylene container
Lower PFAS concern for the powder itself; container material typical for cosmetics but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Ofra Pressed Banana Powder
talc, pigments, binders (typical pressed powder)
Lower PFAS concern, typical pressed cosmetic powder with no known water-repellent coating or fluorinated treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Pressed Banana Setting Powder
Talc/mineral powder base
Lower concern; mineral powder cosmetics rarely contain PFAS, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Tower 28 Beauty Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powder
talc, mica, pigments (pressed powder)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard pressed powder; no evidence of problematic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Banana Setting Powder
talc or mineral powder base
Lower concern; powder cosmetics rarely require PFAS, but confirm ingredient list for peace of mind.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Soft Focus Setting Powder
Talc or mineral powder base
Lower concern; talc-based powders rarely require PFAS, but Banana Boat makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Beauty Creations Banana Setting Powder
talc/mineral powder base
Lower-risk cosmetic powder; typical mineral base unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Banana Boat Powder
Lauren Brooke Co Banana Corrective Finishing Powder
talc, minerals, pigments (typical powder cosmetics)
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral powder cosmetic; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear
Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Airbrushing Pressed Powder
Mineral powder (talc-free claimed); pressed formulation
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
Talc-free mineral powder (mica, iron oxides, silica-based)
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
Mineral powder (talc-free, silica-based mineral blend)
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
Mineral pigments and talc/mica base
Lower concern for PFAS, but brand transparency is absent, check ingredients if sensitive.
⚠Risky category by default
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear
Loose Powder
Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)
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
mineral pigments, mica, talc-free base
Lower-concern mineral powder; mineral cosmetics rarely use PFAS, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Powder
Mineral powder (talc-free, mica-based)
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
mineral powder (talc or mica base) with SPF 16 inorganic UV filter
Lower-concern loose mineral powder; no known PFAS drivers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
Pacifica Cherry Velvet Matte Setting Translucent Powder
Talc and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder base)
Lower concern; mineral powder with no known PFAS triggers, but Pacifica hasn't publicly disclosed PFAS testing.
⚠Risky category by default
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)
Lower concern; mineral powders rarely contain PFAS, but Pacifica's ingredient transparency and sourcing practices are not publicly documented.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
Beauty Creations Pretty Pressed Setting Powder
talc, mica, and mineral pigments (typical pressed powder base)
Lower concern; typical mineral powder with no known PFAS drivers, but no public testing or disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
NICKA K Mineral Pressed Powder
mineral pigments, talc or mica base
Lower concern mineral powder; no PFAS red flags, but brand provides no PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
Pressed Powder Charity
talc, mica, pigments (typical pressed powder base)
Lower PFAS concern for a mineral-based pressed powder, but Pacifica makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
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)
Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder foundations rarely require water-repellent coating or non-stick treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
Setting Powder - pressed | organic
Mineral pigments, talc/mica blend, organic binders
Lower PFAS concern; pressed powder formulations rarely require fluorochemicals, but Pacifica has not publicly disclosed PFAS policy.
⚠Risky category by default
Pacifica Pressed Powder
Mineral Pressed Powder
Mineral talc/mica base powder
Lower PFAS concern; mineral powder formulations typically don't require water/stain repellency treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Becca Multi Tasking Perfecting Powder
Talc and mineral pigments (typical powder base)
Lower concern for PFAS, but Becca discloses nothing publicly on the topic.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Smashbox Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
Talc, mica, mineral pigments (standard pressed powder)
Lower concern, mineral-based powder with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Becca Perfect Skin Mineral Powder Foundation
mineral powder (talc, mica, iron oxides)
Lower concern; mineral powder foundation has inherent PFAS risk lower than coated/waterproof cosmetics, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Powder Vanilla Quartz 0.25 Oz
talc, mica, iron oxides, mineral pigments
Lower-concern pressed powder; mineral-based formulation has no inherent PFAS trigger, but brand makes no transparency statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
BECCA Cosmetics Under Eye Brightening Setting Powder
Talc, mica, iron oxides, silica (mineral powder)
Lower-concern cosmetic powder; no PFAS red flags, though Becca has not publicly committed to PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
BECCA Cosmetics Light Shifter Finishing Veil Setting Powder
Talc and mineral pigments (typical for finishing powder)
Lower concern for PFAS, but brand silence on ingredients limits confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Becca Hydra-Mist Set Refresh Powder
Talc, mica, pigments (typical powder base)
Lower PFAS concern; typical pressed powder with no known high-risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Powder by Becca
Becca Fine Pressed Powder Nutmeg Unsealed Read
talc or mineral powder (typical pressed powder base)
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
Makeup Forever Ultra HD
HD Skin Matte Velvet Powder Foundation Make Up For Ever
talc, mica, iron oxides, silicones
Powder foundation carries minimal inherent PFAS risk, but brand silence on formulation leaves room for concern.
⚠Risky category by default
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