Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint · Foundation
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40: Hydrate, Protect, Glow
Lower concern, mineral-based liquid formula, but brand offers no PFAS disclosure or verification.
ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint is a liquid cosmetic without obvious PFAS-prone features like water-resistant coatings or non-stick additives. The formula relies on mineral pigments and plant-derived binders typical of modern clean beauty.
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Liquid mineral pigments, silica, plant-derived film formers; typical tinted moisturizer 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 uses liquid mineral pigments (iron oxides, titanium dioxide) as colorants, plant-derived film formers for adherence, and silica as a texture modifier. This mineral-pigment approach avoids synthetic azo dyes and talc, both common cosmetic allergens. The silica used in foundations is non-crystalline and cosmetic-grade; at these particle sizes and concentrations, inhalation risk during application is negligible for liquids (unlike loose powders). Plant-derived film formers reduce reliance on synthetic polymers, though their specific ingredients are proprietary.
The brand's record and disclosure
ILIA markets itself as a clean beauty brand with a focus on mineral and plant-based formulation, but does not publish detailed ingredient sourcing, heavy-metal testing, or PFAS verification statements. The brand has not faced documented recalls or safety controversies in public records. However, the absence of PFAS disclosure, despite the brand's transparency positioning, represents a missed opportunity for third-party verification and suggests either no testing or unwillingness to share results. This is a transparency weakness, not necessarily a safety failure.
How it compares in its category
Most liquid foundations and tinted moisturizers contain similar mineral pigments (iron oxide, titanium dioxide) as standard. ILIA's use of plant-derived rather than synthetic polymers places it in the 'cleaner' segment, though this is primarily a marketing differentiation; safety profiles are comparable. Typical drugstore foundations may use talc or synthetic dyes; ILIA avoids both. The SPF 40 claim requires UV-filtering ingredients (likely zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), which are physically safe and non-systemic in topical use.
If you buy it
Liquid foundations do not degrade or leach over time as topical cosmetics are not heated in use; shelf life (typically 12-18 months after opening) is the only relevant timeline. Patch-test on inner arm or behind ear first if you have sensitive skin, as fragrance (if present, not listed here) or plant extracts can trigger contact dermatitis. Discard if separation, discoloration, or odor develops. Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight to preserve stability.
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 mineral pigments (lead, cadmium, arsenic)
Cosmetic-grade iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and mica are heavily regulated by FDA and EU; ILIA has published no safety recalls or adverse events related to heavy-metal contamination. No public testing data available, but this is standard for the mineral makeup segment.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers
Liquid tinted moisturizers do not typically require formaldehyde-based preservatives; if preservatives are used, they are not named here. No established formaldehyde hazard in this product class at cosmetic concentration limits.
Talc contamination or asbestos impurity
ILIA explicitly uses mineral pigments and silica, not talc. This product avoids the talc-asbestos concern that affects some powdered foundations and loose minerals.
Fragrance allergens or undisclosed fragrance compounds
Brand does not publish full fragrance ingredient breakdown (allowed under trade-secret exemptions); plant extracts or essential oils in film former may cause contact sensitization in susceptible users. Standard precaution: patch-test before full facial application.
1,4-dioxane (synthetic polymer contamination)
Plant-derived film formers reduce likelihood of this contaminant, which primarily arises in ethoxylated synthetic surfactants. No recalls or testing data suggest presence in ILIA formulations.
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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