PFAS score
Laura Mercier · Lip Gloss & Lip Balm
Laura Mercier Lacquer Up Acrylick Lip Varnish
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; no public safety data exists for this product.
Laura Mercier does not disclose PFAS status for this lip varnish. The acrylate lacquer formula itself is not a known PFAS delivery vehicle, but cosmetic resins and film-forming polymers sometimes contain PFAS as processing aids or water-repellents. No third-party testing or certifications available to verify either presence or absence.
The safe swap
Estée Lauder
Estee Lauder Glossy Pout Tinted Lip Oil
85/100 safety
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Material
film-forming resin (acrylate-based lacquer)
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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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⚠Risky category by default
Tarte
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⚠Risky category by default
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Lower concern; glass packaging itself is PFAS-safe, but gloss formula composition remains undisclosed.
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