Clinique · Body Wash
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Wash
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash; no waterproofing or nonstick coatings expected.
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Wash is a rinse-off cosmetic with no disclosed PFAS treatment or waterproofing claims. Body washes are not formulated with Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating, and no public lab testing or regulatory flags exist for this product.
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water-based surfactant cleansing formula (typical body wash)
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
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Wash is a water-based surfactant cleansing formula typical of modern body washes. The base consists of water, anionic and nonionic surfactants (detergents), glycerin or similar humectants, and fragrance/preservative systems. Body washes in this category do not require Teflon-type coating nonstick coatings, heavy metal glazes, or flame retardants, placing them outside the highest-risk material classes for personal care.
The brand's record and disclosure
Clinique is owned by Estee Lauder Companies and maintains explicit dermatologist-testing and hypoallergenic positioning; the brand publishes ingredient lists and has no documented major safety recalls for this product line. Clinique does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or source reduction commitments, but fragmented ingredient transparency is standard across prestige body wash brands. No established controversies tied to this specific formula are on record.
How it compares in its category
Body washes present lower inherent hazard profiles than cookware, textiles, or cosmetics with pigments or talc. Clinique's formula sits in the mainstream-premium segment; it avoids known problematic preservatives like methylisothiazolinone (MI) and does not advertise antimicrobial additives that trigger triclosan concerns. Most body washes in this tier meet similar safety baselines, making differentiation marginal.
If you buy it
Use as directed; body washes are rinse-off products with minimal dermal absorption risk. Store in a cool, dry place and replace when noticeably depleted or if the formula separates; most body washes remain stable for 2-3 years unopened. Avoid contact with eyes. If skin irritation develops, discontinue and patch-test or consult a dermatologist; fragrance sensitivity varies individually.
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.”
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Body washes contain undisclosed fragrance blends; individual components like limonene, linalool, and geraniol are common allergens. Clinique formulas are dermatologist-tested but not allergen-free; sensitive or reactive skin may experience contact dermatitis.
1,4-dioxane (preservative contamination)
1,4-dioxane can form as a byproduct during synthesis of ethoxylated surfactants and emulsifiers common in body washes. No specific testing data for this product is publicly available; contamination levels in compliant cosmetics are typically below 0.1 ppm.
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Clinique's formulations do not appear to rely on formaldehyde donors (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea) based on ingredient disclosure practices. Modern premium body washes favor safer alternatives like phenoxyethanol or methylchloroisothiazolinone.
Heavy metals in colorants or iron oxides
Body washes are rinse-off; even if trace metals appear in colorants, dermal absorption is negligible and product is not ingested. Clinique does not market this product with heavy pigmentation or shimmer additives.
Microplastic beads
Deep Comfort Body Wash is formulated as a gel or liquid without exfoliating particles; no microplastic beads are expected. Clinique has aligned with industry phase-outs of microbeads in cleansing products.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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