Coty · Lipstick & Lip Products
Vtg Coty Sheer To Stay 6 Hour Lip Color Lipstick - Freshest Cherry -
Typical lipstick with lower PFAS concern. No disclosure or waterproofing claims.
Vintage Coty lipstick uses standard cosmetic wax and pigment base without disclosed waterproofing or nonstick coatings. No public PFAS testing or claims available.
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wax, oils, pigments, standard lipstick base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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 is a traditional lipstick formulation built on wax (carnauba or similar), oils, and synthetic or mineral pigments typical of the category. The 6-hour wear claim suggests standard polymer film-formers rather than long-wear silicones that might concentrate volatile organics. Vintage formulations (pre-2010s) predate many reformulations toward cleaner ingredients, so composition reflects older regulatory baseline rather than modern standards. The 'Freshest Cherry' color indicates synthetic colorants and likely iron oxides or D&C red dyes, standard for mass-market lipstick.
The brand's record and disclosure
Coty is a major multinational beauty conglomerate with legacy brands across color cosmetics, fragrance, and skincare. The company does not proactively disclose PFAS content in lipsticks and maintains no public PFAS elimination commitment. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for Coty lipsticks in the cosmetics safety databases. Coty complies with FDA color additive and heavy metal limits as required but has not pursued third-party safety certifications like Leaping Bunny or EWG verification for most mainline products.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market lipsticks from Coty, Revlon, and Maybelline occupy a safety tier comparable to drugstore alternatives. Vintage Coty formulas are less likely to contain newer PFAS-laden water-resistant binders than contemporary long-wear or waterproof lipsticks. Independent testing by third-party labs (EWG, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) has not flagged Coty lipsticks as outliers for lead or cadmium compared to peers. Premium or indie brands sometimes offer cleaner ingredient lists, but Coty's transparency is typical for the mass-market segment.
If you buy it
Lipstick ingestion via eating and drinking is normal and poses minimal risk from residual amounts. Store away from direct heat and sunlight to prevent oil separation or bloom. Replace if color, texture, or odor change noticeably, especially for vintage stock older than 5-7 years. If sensitive to fragrance, test on inner lip first; older Coty formulas may contain undisclosed fragrance allergens per vintage labeling practices.
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 colorants (lead, cadmium)
Coty lipsticks are subject to FDA compliance limits on impurities in color additives. No recalls or independent testing reports flagging elevated lead or cadmium in Coty Sheer to Stay have been published.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers
Standard lipstick wax and oil bases do not require formaldehyde as a preservative. No evidence this product contains formaldehyde donors or releasers.
Talc contamination
Lipsticks rarely use talc as a base (more common in powder products). No disclosure of talc in Coty Sheer to Stay formulation and no asbestos lawsuits tied to this specific product.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Vintage Coty cosmetics often list 'fragrance' as a catch-all on packaging without component disclosure. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity should perform a patch test; specific allergens are not publicly documented for this shade.
Skin sensitization from dyes or preservatives
Synthetic azo dyes (D&C reds) and older preservatives used in pre-2000s Coty formulas may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No widespread adverse event reports exist, but individual variability is high.
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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