Crayola · Lip Gloss
Crayola By Fing'rs Color Changing Tube Lip Shine Purple To Hot Pink
Lower concern. Lip gloss formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.
Crayola's lip shine is a wax-based cosmetic without waterproofing or nonstick coatings typical of PFAS products. No public PFAS concerns documented for this product line.
Shop Crayola on Amazon →Material
Wax-based pigmented lip gloss with color-changing formulation
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
This is a wax-based lip gloss with pigments that shift color with temperature or light, a common novelty feature in children's cosmetics. Wax-based formulations (typically paraffin, beeswax, or carnauba) are generally stable and low-absorption through lip skin, reducing systemic exposure risk. The color-changing mechanism typically uses thermochromic or photochromic dyes, which are added in small amounts and are not known to pose acute toxicity at cosmetic concentrations. Crayola products are formulated under FDA cosmetic guidelines and intended for the youth market, which triggers additional scrutiny.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crayola has a long history as a children's arts-and-crafts brand with no major safety recalls specific to lip products in recent public record. The company does not publicly disclose detailed chemical ingredient lists beyond FDA labeling requirements, which is typical for mass-market cosmetics but limits third-party verification of specific additives. No established controversies regarding heavy metals, formaldehyde releasers, or allergens in Crayola lip products appear in regulatory databases or credible consumer reports. The brand has not made explicit sustainability or clean-formula statements, suggesting a conventional approach to formulation rather than premium or certified alternatives.
How it compares in its category
Mass-market children's lip glosses like this one occupy the lower-cost, higher-volume segment and typically use simpler wax-pigment systems with fewer synthetic additives than prestige or adult cosmetics. Compared to specialty lip glosses marketed as natural or non-toxic, Crayola does not claim third-party certification (e.g., EWG Verified, USDA Organic) but also avoids premium pricing that sometimes reflects unproven claims. The color-changing gimmick is a differentiation point but does not materially change the safety profile versus standard glosses. For children's products, regulatory compliance is the primary safety lever, which Crayola meets.
If you buy it
Apply small amounts to avoid accidental ingestion; lip products are not meant to be swallowed. Replace every 6-12 months or if the product separates, changes odor, or hardens, as wax formulations can degrade and potentially harbor bacterial growth if stored in warm, humid conditions. Avoid sharing applicators to reduce cross-contamination. Do not use if the child has known allergies to any ingredient listed on the package, and discontinue if redness or itching develops.
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
FDA-regulated cosmetic colorants used in children's products are tested for lead, cadmium, and arsenic impurities. No recalls or detections specific to Crayola lip gloss are on record, though low-level contamination of pigments is theoretically possible in any mass-market product.
Formaldehyde releasers
Wax-based cosmetics do not typically require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives; they rely on natural wax stability or simple non-formaldehyde systems. No evidence of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in Crayola lip products is documented.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
If this product contains fragrance, individual components are not always disclosed on the label under US law (grouped as fragrance). Color-changing formulations may include fragrance oils; monitor for lip irritation, contact dermatitis, or allergic reactions, especially in children with sensitive skin or known fragrance sensitivities.
Bacterial or fungal growth in applicator or tube
Lip gloss applicators are a vector for contamination if shared or stored in warm, humid bathrooms. Wax formulations are resistant to microbial growth but applicators and cap seals can harbor bacteria if not kept clean and dry.
Talc contamination
Talc is not typically a primary ingredient in modern wax-based lip glosses; however, trace amounts may be present as an anti-caking agent. Crayola has not disclosed talc use in lip products, and no specific recalls related to talc in their lip formulations are on record.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 75% 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.
More lip gloss grades
How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.