Crayola · Lip Gloss
Lip Smacker Crayola Party Pack Lip Balm
Lower concern. Standard lip balm formulation unlikely to contain PFAS.
Lip balm with common wax and oil ingredients pose minimal PFAS risk. Crayola makes no PFAS claims. No public lab testing available for this product.
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Wax blend, oils, colorants (typical lip balm)
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
Lip Smacker products are wax-based balms (typically paraffin or beeswax blends) mixed with mineral oils, emollients, and colorants. Lip balms have minimal dermal penetration risk because the stratum corneum of lips is thin but the dose is tiny and occlusal contact is brief. Crayola's formulation does not contain known restricted ingredients like camphor, phenol, or salicylic acid that would raise concern. The colorants are synthetic dyes or iron oxides, standard for the category.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crayola is owned by Hallmark and has a long history in children's products with no major cosmetic safety recalls for lip balm lines. The brand does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party safety certifications for Lip Smacker. No formal PFAS testing or disclosure commitment is on record, consistent with most mass-market lip balm brands. Crayola has faced no documented regulatory action specific to Lip Smacker formulations.
How it compares in its category
Lip Smacker sits in the mainstream children's lip balm tier, comparable in safety profile to brands like Burt's Bees and ChapStick. Unlike premium or natural-certified alternatives, it does not carry third-party seals (EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny). The wax-and-oil approach is industry standard and poses no elevated risk versus competitors; formulation transparency is similarly limited across mass-market brands in this price range.
If you buy it
Lip balms are low-risk because application is external and transient. Store below 35°C to prevent wax softening or separation. Replace after 12 months or if discoloration or separation occurs. Avoid applying to broken skin or sunburned lips. Watch for irritation or allergic reaction to fragrance or colorants, which are rare but possible in sensitive individuals.
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 (iron oxides, synthetic dyes)
Iron oxides and approved synthetic dyes in lip balm formulations are not known to leach problematic amounts of lead or cadmium. No recalls or testing data for Lip Smacker specifically indicate contamination.
Fragrance allergens
Lip Smacker products typically contain fragrance blends. Fragrance ingredients are not fully disclosed on packaging and may include known contact allergens (e.g., limonene, linalool). Risk is low for most users but higher in individuals with fragrance sensitivity or compromised lip barriers.
Talc contamination in powder or colorants
Lip Smacker formulations are wax-based, not talc-based powders. No evidence of talc use or asbestos contamination in this product line.
1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct
1,4-dioxane risk is primarily in products containing polyethylene glycol (PEG) or ethoxylated surfactants. Lip Smacker's simple wax-and-oil base is unlikely to contain significant PEG; no testing data available for this brand.
Formaldehyde releasers or preservative sensitivity
Lip balms use mild preservative systems, often fragrance-based or simple antioxidants. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin) are not standard in lip balms but possible. Crayola does not disclose preservative type; risk remains low given simple formulation and no reported incidents.
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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