NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Gloss & Lip Balm
NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss Milkshakes Lip Gloss
Lower concern, typical lip gloss formulation, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
NYX's Milky Gloss is a standard glycerin-based lip cosmetic with no known water-resistant or grease-resistant coatings typical of PFAS use. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS status, but lip glosses rarely require fluorinated chemistry. No third-party testing or recalls found in public records.
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Glycerin-based liquid gloss formulation
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
This Is Milky Gloss is a glycerin-based liquid formulation, meaning the main ingredient is humectant glycerin rather than silicone oil or wax. Glycerin is non-toxic and widely used in cosmetics to retain moisture on lips. The 'milky' appearance comes from opacity agents (likely titanium dioxide or iron oxides) rather than problematic pigments. Liquid glosses of this type carry lower chemical burden than thick, pigment-heavy formulations.
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or independent safety certifications for this product line. The brand has no widely reported recalls or regulatory actions specific to the Milkshakes line. NYX is owned by L'Oreal, a company with mixed transparency on PFAS and formulation standards. No third-party certifications (such as EWG verification or cruelty-free seals beyond Leaping Bunny) appear attached to this product.
How it compares in its category
Glycerin-based liquid glosses are among the safest formulations in lip cosmetics because they avoid synthetic polymers and heavy fragrance loads common in premium or long-wear glosses. NYX positions this as an affordable, mass-market option; it lacks the premium testing or transparency of indie brands or dermatologist-formulated alternatives. It is comparable in hazard profile to other drugstore liquid glosses (e.g., Maybelline, Rimmel) but with less public disclosure than some competitors.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct heat; glycerin-based formulas can separate or thicken in extreme cold. Do not apply if you have active lip inflammation, as glycerin alone does not heal or protect barrier function. Replace every 12-18 months or if the formula separates and does not remix easily. Avoid sharing to reduce risk of cross-contamination with oral bacteria or viruses.
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
NYX does not disclose fragrance ingredients individually; 'Milkshakes' line includes fragrance compounds that may trigger contact dermatitis or oral irritation in sensitive users. Glycerin base does not eliminate fragrance risk.
Heavy metals in colorants (titanium dioxide, iron oxides)
Titanium dioxide and iron oxides are FDA-approved and widely used in lip cosmetics. No recalls or contamination reports are on record for NYX Milkshakes line. Standard manufacturing controls make heavy-metal contamination unlikely but unverified by brand disclosure.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasers
Glycerin-based liquid glosses do not typically require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. NYX does not list formaldehyde or DMDM hydantoin in disclosed formulations for this line, and none is reported in independent reviews.
1,4-dioxane contamination
This contaminant can arise from ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers in cosmetics during manufacturing. NYX does not disclose supply-chain testing for 1,4-dioxane. Risk is low but unquantified for this specific product.
Microplastic or synthetic polymer shedding
Glycerin-based liquid glosses do not contain the microbeads or plastic films found in glitter or 'plumping' glosses. This formulation type avoids that hazard class entirely.
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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