NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Gloss & Lip Balm
NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain
Lower PFAS concern, but NYX does not publicly disclose ingredient details or PFAS stance.
NYX's Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain is a liquid cosmetic product with no public evidence of Teflon-type coating, Teflon-family coating, or intentional water/stain-resistant coatings, the main PFAS vectors in cosmetics. However, NYX makes no transparency statement about PFAS and does not list full ingredients or claim PFAS-free status.
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Liquid gloss stain base (likely glycerin, oils, resins, pigments); no disclosed water-resistant or stain-resistant treat
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
NYX Lip IV is a liquid gloss-stain hybrid, typically formulated with glycerin, silicone oils, resins, and synthetic colorants to deliver both shine and long-wear tint. The liquid base means pigments and additives are dissolved or suspended in a non-aqueous matrix, reducing water contamination risk but potentially increasing exposure to volatile components during application. No water-resistant treatment is claimed, so the product relies on adhesive resins and oils for wear rather than problematic polymer topcoats.
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup (owned by L'Oreal) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, allergen testing protocols, or formal stance on heavy metals and fragrance transparency. The brand has no major FDA warnings or recalls on file for this product line. NYX is not certified by third-party safety bodies (e.g., Leaping Bunny, EWG Verified) and does not publish material safety data sheets for consumers, making independent verification of specific hazards difficult.
How it compares in its category
Lip glosses and stains occupy a lower-risk space than foundation or powder products because coverage area is small and contact time is brief. NYX's price point and formulation approach (synthetic pigments and silicone base) are industry-standard for mass-market lip color; they are not notably stricter or looser than competitor brands like Maybelline, Revlon, or e.l.f. Products in this category rarely carry disclosures of heavy-metal testing, so NYX's silence is typical rather than a red flag.
If you buy it
Patch test on inner lip or wrist 24 hours before full use to screen for contact dermatitis or fragrance sensitivity. Do not heat the product or leave it in direct sunlight; store in a cool, dry place. Replace after 12-18 months or if odor, separation, or color shift occurs; liquid formulations can degrade or support microbial growth if contaminated. Avoid application near eyes and do not ingest; if swallowed in quantity, contact poison control.
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.”
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Like most cosmetics, NYX lip products typically contain fragrance blend, but the brand does not disclose specific aromatic compounds or allergen warnings. Sensitive individuals may experience contact dermatitis or lip swelling; patch testing is recommended.
Synthetic colorant (azo dyes and iron oxides) safety
No recalls or regulatory actions on record for NYX Lip IV colorants. Synthetic dyes used in lip cosmetics are FDA-approved, but long-term safety of ingested residues from lip product wear is not formally studied; risk is considered minimal for occasional use.
1,4-dioxane contamination (residual from manufacturing)
Liquid cosmetic formulations using ethoxylated ingredients (common in silicone-based products) may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. NYX does not disclose testing or removal protocols; contamination levels are typically below 10 ppm in mainstream cosmetics but vary by batch.
Heavy metals in pigments (lead, cadmium, antimony)
No recalls or published heavy-metal test results for this product. FDA-approved colorants in lip cosmetics are subject to limits, but NYX does not independently verify or publicly report metal content; risk is considered low for brief, external lip use.
Microplastic or plastic microbeads in formulation
NYX Lip IV does not appear to contain plastic microbeads based on available ingredient lists, but the brand does not explicitly commit to microplastic-free formulation. Shimmer or sparkle effects are achieved with mica or synthetic colorants rather than plastic particles, but confirmation is not published.
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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