Banana Boat Powder · Pressed Powder
Tower 28 Beauty Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Pressed Powder
Lower PFAS concern for a standard pressed powder; no evidence of problematic coatings.
Tower 28's pressed powder uses conventional cosmetic minerals (talc, mica) with no disclosed waterproofing or advanced coatings that typically introduce PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims either way.
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talc, mica, pigments (pressed powder)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a talc-based pressed powder, the standard mineral carrier for most face powders. Talc is a hydrated magnesium silicate that provides coverage and oil absorption. The formula also contains mica (for shimmer and light reflection) and pigments (iron oxides, titanium dioxide, or organic colorants for shade). The concern with talc specifically is historical contamination with asbestos, a carcinogen; modern cosmetic-grade talc is regulated to exclude asbestos, but mining and processing variability has created lingering questions about purity in some batches.
The brand's record and disclosure
Tower 28 Beauty is a newer indie brand (launched around 2020) without established third-party certifications like cruelty-free or clean beauty standards on record. The brand does not appear to have published ingredient sourcing transparency or talc-specific safety statements. Parent company context is unclear from public sources. No major recalls or regulatory actions are documented for Tower 28 Beauty products, but the brand's limited history means longer-term safety data is sparse.
How it compares in its category
Talc-based pressed powders remain the category standard, alongside newer alternatives like rice powder, silica, and mica blends. Tower 28's product sits in the conventional tier; talc-free alternatives (Bare Minerals, Physicians Formula) eliminate the contamination risk entirely, but are not inherently 'safer' overall. Most mainstream pressed powders carry similar talc or mica bases with comparable pigment loads; this product is unremarkable in composition.
If you buy it
Use a disposable applicator or clean brush to avoid bacterial colonization in the powder case. Do not inhale the powder during application; apply with a damp sponge to minimize inhalation of loose particles. Replace every 12-18 months, or sooner if the surface becomes wet, cracked, or visibly discolored. If you have concerns about talc exposure (pregnancy, respiratory sensitivity), consider switching to a talc-free pressed powder formula.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Talc contamination (asbestos risk)
Cosmetic-grade talc is regulated to exclude asbestos in the US (FDA), but historical mining and processing variability means low-level contamination has occurred in past batches from some suppliers. Tower 28 does not publicly disclose talc sourcing or third-party testing, so residual risk cannot be ruled out.
Inhalation of fine particles
Pressed talc powders generate respirable dust during application. Chronic inhalation has been associated with talcosis (a lung condition) in occupational settings; consumer-level exposure is lower but repeated inhalation without precaution poses cumulative risk, especially for sensitive respiratory systems.
Heavy metals in pigments
Iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and organic colorants in pressed powders are generally low-toxicity, but lead and cadmium have occasionally been detected as trace contaminants in industrial pigments. No specific recall or test data is on record for Tower 28, but batch variability in pigment sourcing is a known issue in indie cosmetics.
Bacterial or mold growth if mishandled
Pressed powders are porous and hydroscopic; exposure to moisture, lack of applicator hygiene, or storage in humid environments can foster bacterial or mold growth within the cake. This is not brand-specific but a category risk for any pressed powder kept past its prime.
Fragrance allergens (if present)
Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set is marketed as fragrance-free or minimally scented; no fragrance allergen disclosure issues are documented. If any fragrance is used, full ingredient declaration should be checked for common irritants like limonene or linalool.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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