Coty · Lipstick & Lip Products
Coty Sheer To Stay 6 Hr LipColor Lipstick FRESHEST PEACH
Skip until Coty discloses waterproofing agent composition.
Lipstick formulations with waterproof claims may contain PFAS-based water-repellent coatings, but Coty does not disclose ingredients or PFAS status. No third-party testing or certifications available for this product.
The safe swap
Revlon
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
75/100 safety
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Material
wax, oils, colorants, waterproofing agents (unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Coty Sheer To Stay lists wax, oils, and colorants as primary ingredients, typical for long-wear lipsticks. The 6-hour staying power relies on waterproofing agents (likely silicones or resins) that are not itemized on packaging, creating a disclosure gap. The 'Freshest Peach' shade depends on synthetic pigments and iron oxides; without full color-agent transparency, heavy-metal contamination in pigments (lead, cadmium, chromium) cannot be ruled out, though it is uncommon in major brands' lip products. Wax and oil bases themselves pose minimal ingestion risk in normal use since lip products are not swallowed in large quantity.
The brand's record and disclosure
Coty is owned by JAB Holding and markets multiple mass-market brands (Rimmel, Covergirl, Adidas Beauty). The company does not publicly commit to PFAS phase-out or provide ingredient-level transparency beyond regulatory minimums. No major recalls or contamination incidents have been publicly documented for this specific product line. Coty has faced no significant third-party certifications (Clean Beauty, Made Safe, etc.) and remains largely silent on waterproofing-agent chemistry, which is a red flag for water-resistant cosmetics.
How it compares in its category
Long-wear lipsticks inherently rely on film-forming or waterproofing technology; Coty's approach is typical for drugstore pricing but less transparent than premium or indie brands that disclose silicone type or resin chemistry. Brands like Revlon and L'Oreal operate under similar regulatory oversight and comparable ingredient opacity, so Coty is not an outlier. However, certified natural or vegan long-wear alternatives (e.g., Ilia, Axiology) often publish full waterproofing-agent lists, making Coty's silence a comparative weakness rather than an absolute hazard.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly; lip product ingestion risk is low if you avoid eating immediately after application and do not chew the product. Store in a cool place away from direct heat, as wax formulations can degrade or separate under prolonged warmth. Discontinue use if you experience lip irritation or allergic reaction; fragrance or unspecified additives may trigger sensitivity in susceptible individuals. Patch-test on inner arm or lip corner first if you have a history of cosmetic sensitivities.
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.”
Heavy metals in pigments (lead, cadmium, chromium)
Lip-color iron oxides and synthetic pigments may contain trace heavy metals; Coty does not publish pigment-supplier certifications or heavy-metal test results. Risk is low in occasional use but rises with daily, long-term application.
Undisclosed waterproofing agents (silicones, resins, or PFAS-containing compounds)
Coty does not list the specific waterproofing chemistry for this 6-hour claim. Silicones are low-hazard; certain polyurethane resins or wax-based polymers are also acceptable, but PFAS-based water repellents (e.g., perfluoropolyether) cannot be excluded without disclosure.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance constituents
Typical lipsticks contain fragrance blends; Coty does not itemize fragrance components. Peach-scented formulations often include geraniol, limonene, or other terpenes that can cause contact dermatitis or photosensitivity in susceptible users.
Formaldehyde releasers in preservative systems
No public reports link Coty lipsticks to formaldehyde-releaser preservatives. Wax-based, low-water formulations typically require minimal preservatives, but ingredient lists do not disclose preservative type; risk is estimated as low.
Talc contamination (asbestos fiber risk)
Coty Sheer To Stay does not list talc as a primary ingredient. Modern lipstick manufacturers predominantly use mica, silica, or synthetic polymers instead of talc, so this hazard is unlikely but not explicitly ruled out by publicly available data.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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