Innisfree · Concealer
[innisfree] My Concealer [Wide Cover] 7g
Lower concern liquid cosmetic; no PFAS risk signals identified.
Innisfree concealer is a liquid cosmetic with no known PFAS applications in standard formulations. Brand does not claim PFAS avoidance; no third-party testing data available.
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liquid concealer, base ingredients typical: water, silicones, pigments, emollients
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
Innisfree My Concealer Wide Cover is a liquid silicone-based concealer, typical of modern coverage products. The formula relies on water, cyclopentasiloxane or similar volatile silicones for slip and blendability, iron oxides or synthetic pigments for color, and emollients. Liquid concealers avoid talc entirely, eliminating asbestos contamination risk; silicone bases do not off-gas formaldehyde resins as some powder or cream formulations can.
The brand's record and disclosure
Innisfree (Korean beauty, owned by Amorepacific) maintains no public PFAS stance and does not voluntarily disclose heavy metal testing or formaldehyde-releaser screening. The brand has no documented recalls or regulatory violations for this product line in major markets. Ingredient lists are standard and accessible on packaging and official retailers; no third-party red flags on heavy metal contamination have surfaced.
How it compares in its category
Liquid concealers as a class carry lower hazard profiles than powder, cream, or mineral variants because they eliminate talc, mica, and azo-dye-heavy pigments. Innisfree's silicone base is industry-standard; comparable products (MAC Face and Body, Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation) use identical formulation chemistry. The Wide Cover variant suggests higher pigment load for opacity, but this does not introduce novel toxicity concerns versus standard liquid concealers.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, moisturized skin with a brush or sponge; silicone formulas can clog pores if layered excessively or worn overnight. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment separation or silicone volatilization. Replace after 12 months of opening; once opened, liquid concealers have no preservative-free variants and rely on antimicrobial systems (typically parabens or phenoxyethanol, both safe at declared levels). Do not heat or microwave the product, as silicones volatilize when warm.
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 synthetic pigments
Iron oxides and synthetic colorants used in liquid concealers are regulated for lead and cadmium in cosmetics; no recalls or testing failures documented for Innisfree My Concealer. Amorepacific-owned brands generally adhere to stricter Asian Beauty standards.
Formaldehyde releasers (preservative systems)
Liquid concealers typically use parabens, phenoxyethanol, or sorbic acid as preservatives. Innisfree does not declare formaldehyde-releasing agents on available ingredient lists; standard formulation chemistry does not suggest their use in this product tier.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Liquid cosmetics with PEG or polysorbate emulsifiers may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. Innisfree does not publicly test for this; it is a widespread low-level risk in the category, not specific to this brand. Levels in rinse-off or short-wear products like concealer are minimal.
Fragrance allergens
Concealer formulas typically contain minimal fragrance; Innisfree My Concealer is not marketed as scented. If fragrance is present, it is not disclosed as a specific allergen. Skin contact duration is brief and localized.
Silicone accumulation and pore-clogging
Cyclopentasiloxane is volatile but can accumulate with repeated layering or overnight wear. This is not a toxicity hazard but a skin health issue; not unique to this product, inherent to silicone-based formulas in the category.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 65% 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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