Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint · Foundation
ILIA Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint Foundation SPF 40
Lower PFAS concern for this liquid foundation; no known waterproofing or nonstick coatings typical of PFAS-risk cosmetics.
ILIA Beauty's Super Serum Skin Tint is a liquid foundation without disclosed waterproofing or speciality coatings that typically require PFAS. The brand makes no PFAS claims and provides no third-party verification.
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Liquid foundation with mineral pigments, silicone base
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint is a silicone-based liquid foundation with mineral pigments (iron oxides, titanium dioxide) and SPF 40 mineral sunscreen actives. Silicone bases are stable emollients that do not leach into skin or degrade under normal use, and mineral pigments are inert oxides with no known bioaccumulation risk. The formula contains no reported synthetic dyes, which eliminates azo dye and heavy metal pigment concerns common in organic colorant systems.
The brand's record and disclosure
ILIA Beauty markets itself as clean beauty but provides limited public ingredient disclosure beyond the label; no third-party certifications (like Cradle to Cradle or NSF Clean) are claimed. No recalls, contamination incidents, or regulatory warnings have been published for this product or brand. The company does not publicly disclose PFAS stance or testing, which limits transparency but does not indicate presence.
How it compares in its category
Liquid silicone foundations are among the safest base systems in color cosmetics because they are chemically inert and do not require preservative systems as complex as water-based alternatives. Mineral pigments are preferred over synthetic organic dyes in clean beauty formulas, making this product aligned with lower-risk category standards. Compared to full-coverage liquid foundations with talc, bismuth oxychloride, or mica-heavy formulas, this silicone-mineral blend poses fewer inhalation and contamination risks.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent silicone separation; silicone bases remain stable across typical storage temperatures (60-85°F). Do not heat or apply over open flames; mineral sunscreen actives are heat-stable but silicone vehicles can degrade if exposed to extreme heat above 100°F. Replace if separation, discoloration, or odor develops. Patch test if you have sensitive skin, as fragrance or botanical extracts (common in ILIA formulas) may trigger contact dermatitis in a subset of users.
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.”
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
ILIA formulas often include botanical extracts and essential oils for marketing appeal; while not disclosed in detail, these can trigger contact dermatitis or photosensitivity in sensitive individuals. No recalls specific to fragrance reaction are on record for this product.
Talc contamination (if present)
Product labeling and brand marketing suggest talc-free formulation using silicone as primary base. No talc-related warnings or recalls documented for ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint specifically.
Heavy metal pigment contamination
Mineral pigments (iron oxide, titanium dioxide) are regulated as safe color additives in the US and EU. No lead, cadmium, or arsenic contamination has been reported for ILIA products or this brand's supplier chain.
Silicone accumulation on skin
Silicones are non-bioaccumulative and non-penetrating; they remain on skin surface and wash off with cleansing. No evidence of silicone buildup toxicity or skin barrier damage from prolonged use in peer-reviewed literature or regulatory records.
Formaldehyde releasers or preservative allergens
ILIA does not disclose full preservative system publicly. If synthetic preservatives (imidazolidinyl urea, methylchloroisothiazolinone) are used, they carry low but documented contact sensitization risk in sensitive populations. No incidents specific to this product are recorded.
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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