Maybelline · Lip Gloss & Lip Balm
Maybelline Lifter Glaze Oil Balm
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS-prone ingredients, but Maybelline provides no PFAS transparency.
Maybelline Lifter Glaze is an oil-based lip balm with typical cosmetic ingredients (oils, waxes, colorants). Lip glosses are not a category known to require waterproofing coatings or Teflon-type coating finishes. Maybelline does not publish PFAS statements for this product; no lab testing or recalls are publicly documented.
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Oils, waxes, pigments (typical lip gloss 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
Lifter Glaze is an oil-and-wax emulsion designed to coat and hydrate lips, typical of modern lip glosses. The base uses hydrocarbon oils (mineral or plant-derived) and waxes to create a moisture barrier; pigments provide color and shimmer. Lip products sit in the lowest-risk cosmetic category because lips have thick barrier skin, low absorption, and the product is partially ingested rather than retained on skin.
The brand's record and disclosure
Maybelline (owned by L'Oreal) complies with US FDA cosmetic regulations and provides ingredient lists on packaging and online. The brand does not publish PFAS or heavy-metal testing data, nor does it hold third-party certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, Clean Beauty). No recalls or safety violations specific to Lifter Glaze are on record.
How it compares in its category
Lifter Glaze is a mid-market lip balm without notable safety distinctions from competitors (e.g., Revlon, Burt's Bees, Glossier). It lacks premium certifications but also carries no known compliance gaps. Category-wide, lip balms are among the safest cosmetics because dose exposure and skin contact are minimal and transient.
If you buy it
Apply as directed; no special storage or heat precautions required (cosmetic oils are stable at room temperature). Replace if discolored, separated, or odor changes after 12-24 months of use. Discontinue if you experience lip irritation or allergic reaction (unlikely with standard formulas but possible if you have fragrance or lanolin sensitivity).
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 pigments (cosmetic colorants)
Maybelline does not publish heavy-metal or lead testing for lip products. Regulatory compliance in the US does not require pre-market metal screening for cosmetic pigments, though FDA expects manufacturers to ensure safety. No recalls or reports link Lifter Glaze to metal contamination.
Fragrance allergens
Lifter Glaze contains fragrance ingredients listed generically on labels; specific fragrance components are not disclosed. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or lips prone to contact dermatitis may react. The product is not hypoallergenic and is not formulated to exclude known allergens.
1,4-dioxane contamination (byproduct of emulsification)
No published testing confirms or refutes 1,4-dioxane presence in this product. The ingredient Polysorbate 80 (likely present as an emulsifier) can carry trace 1,4-dioxane; Maybelline does not list vacuum stripping or purification methods. Exposure from lip balm is negligible because ingestion is limited and dermal absorption is minimal.
Lanolin or other allergens in wax base
Lifter Glaze may contain lanolin or other animal-derived waxes; detailed ingredient sourcing is not disclosed. Lanolin allergy is uncommon but documented. Individuals with sheep wool sensitivity or fragmented eczema should patch-test or choose certified allergen-free alternatives.
Microplastic content
No independent testing or disclosure confirms or excludes microbeads or microplastic polymers in Lifter Glaze. The product is applied topically to lips (not ingested in measurable quantity) and is washed away with lip movement and saliva, limiting environmental and biological accumulation risk compared to rinse-off products.
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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