PFAS score
Estée Lauder Double Wear · Foundation
Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup
Low transparency on PFAS; waterproof cosmetics pose moderate concern, skip if PFAS-free alternatives available.
Estée Lauder Double Wear is marketed as a long-wear, waterproof foundation but the brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content or commit to PFAS-free formulation. Waterproof cosmetics often contain fluorinated compounds for durability. No independent lab data or third-party certification is available to confirm safety.
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Material
Liquid foundation with waterproofing agents
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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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