Kiko Milano · Makeup
KIKO Milano Unlimited Double Touch
No known PFAS risk signals. Standard cosmetic with limited disclosure.
KIKO Milano Unlimited Double Touch is a standard liquid eyeliner. No public evidence of intentional PFAS-containing ingredients; brand provides no PFAS statement.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Liquid eyeliner with film-forming polymers and pigments
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
KIKO Unlimited Double Touch is a liquid eyeliner built on film-forming polymer resins that dry to a flexible coating on the eyelid. These polymers create the 'wear-all-day' film without the need for conventional lacquers. The pigments are synthetic iron oxides and/or organic colorants (standard in this category), chosen for opacity and adhesion rather than skin penetration risk. This formulation type avoids the heavy silicone or volatile solvent loads of older liquid liners.
The brand's record and disclosure
KIKO Milano is owned by the Italian Percassi group and markets primarily through direct-to-consumer channels in Europe and select other regions. The brand does not publicly disclose full ingredient safety testing, certifications (e.g., no visible cruelty-free or clean beauty claims on most lines), or a detailed chemical policy. No major product recalls or safety controversies are on record for this specific eyeliner. Opacity regarding PFAS and preservative choices is typical for mid-tier cosmetics brands without premium positioning.
How it compares in its category
Liquid eyeliners across the market share similar polymer-film chemistry; KIKO's formula is conventional and non-distinctive in safety profile. Premium brands (e.g., MAC, Fenty) often highlight preservative systems and third-party testing; budget alternatives (e.g., drugstore brands) use nearly identical film-former chemistries. KIKO sits in the middle tier: affordable, widely available, but without the transparency or ingredient accountability of certified clean or dermatologist-vetted lines. The 'Double Touch' brush applicator is a usage feature, not a safety differentiator.
If you buy it
Apply sparingly to the lash line; the film-forming polymer bonds quickly and does not require reapplication during wear. Remove with a gentle oil-based cleanser or micellar water at the end of the day to avoid tugging the eyelid skin. Store upright in a cool, dry place to prevent the brush from drying out or the formula from separating. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or irritation appears, as this may signal a sensitivity to preservatives or pigments rather than a defect in the product itself.
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.”
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers in preservative system
KIKO does not publicly disclose preservative chemistry for this product. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin) are regulated and rare in eye-area cosmetics sold in the EU, where KIKO is based; no specific reports of formaldehyde risk in this eyeliner.
1,4-dioxane residual contamination
1,4-dioxane is an incidental byproduct in some surfactant manufacturing. Liquid eyeliners typically avoid surfactants that would introduce dioxane; no testing data or complaints are on record for this product.
Heavy metals in synthetic pigments (lead, cadmium, chromium)
Iron oxide pigments and synthetic organic dyes used in eyeliners are required to meet EU cosmetics heavy-metal limits (0.1 mg/kg for lead, 0.1 mg/kg for cadmium); KIKO does not publish independent test reports, so compliance is presumed but not verified.
Fragrance allergens or sensitizers
KIKO Unlimited Double Touch is not marketed as fragrance-free, but eyeliner formulas rarely include fragrance as a functional ingredient. No known fragrance-related complaints or ingredient disclosures are on record.
Talc or talc-adjacent mineral contamination
Talc is not a typical ingredient in liquid eyeliners; film-forming polymer resins do not require talc as a filler. This hazard class is not applicable to this product type.
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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