Revlon · Lip Gloss & Lip Balm
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lip Balm
Lower concern, lip balm without known water-resistant claims, but no brand transparency on PFAS.
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine Lip Balm is a standard cosmetic lip balm with no public disclosure of PFAS use or water-resistant treatment. Lip balms typically carry lower PFAS risk than waterproof cosmetics, but Revlon makes no verifiable PFAS statement. No third-party certification or lab data available.
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Wax blend, oils, emollients (typical lip balm 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
Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine is a wax-and-oil emulsion designed to deliver shine and moisture to lips. The 'Glass Shine' formulation typically uses silicones (such as dimethicone) or film-forming polymers to create a glossy finish, plus emollients like castor oil, jojoba oil, or mineral oil to prevent drying. Lip balms are applied to mucous membrane tissue, which has high permeability, so ingredient purity matters more than in some cosmetics, though the contact time and dose are minimal.
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not publicly disclose detailed PFAS or heavy-metal testing data for this product line; ingredient lists are available on-package and online. The brand has faced historical criticism for disclosure transparency but maintains FDA-compliant cosmetic labeling. No specific recalls or safety actions have been documented for this particular lip balm formulation in public databases. Revlon has not pursued third-party certifications (cruelty-free, clean beauty, heavy-metal testing) for this product.
How it compares in its category
Lip balms occupy a lower-risk niche compared to foundation or eyeshadow because exposure is brief and dose is tiny. This Revlon product is mainstream cosmetic-grade; brands offering certified organic or third-party heavy-metal testing (e.g., Burt's Bees, Honest Beauty) are available at similar price points if metal contamination is a concern. Silicone-based glosses like this one are standard in the drugstore category and not inherently riskier than wax-only alternatives.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct heat to prevent separation or texture change. Replace every 12-18 months or if the product develops an off odor or separates irreversibly. Do not use if you have a known allergy to fragrance, silicones, or any listed ingredient (check the fine print on the tube). If redness, swelling, or irritation occurs, discontinue and consult a dermatologist; reactions are rare but possible with any cosmetic.
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 (iron oxides, mica)
No published testing or recalls document lead, cadmium, or arsenic in Revlon lip balms. Pigments in lip color are typically iron oxides and synthetic dyes, which are regulated FDA cosmetic additives; however, Revlon does not disclose independent heavy-metal testing results.
1,4-Dioxane (contaminant in emulsifiers)
If this formulation uses polysorbate emulsifiers or other ethoxylated ingredients, 1,4-dioxane may be present as a trace contaminant. Revlon does not specify vacuum-stripping or purification of such ingredients; the risk is low but unquantified for this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Revlon lip balms list 'fragrance' as an ingredient; individual sensitivities to fragrance compounds (cinnamyl alcohol, eugenol, etc.) are common. Users with sensitive lips or histories of contact dermatitis should patch-test first or avoid.
Silicone bioaccumulation in tissues
Dimethicone and similar silicones in this formula are not absorbed through intact skin, but ingestion via lip balm (common during use) may introduce minute silicone amounts. Long-term bioaccumulation is not established in humans at cosmetic use levels, but data gaps remain.
Microplastic concerns in glitter or mica shimmer
No recalls or testing specifically flag this Revlon product for microplastics. Mica is a mineral (not a microplastic), but some glosses contain plastic particles for shimmer; Revlon's ingredient list does not visibly declare synthetic plastic polymers, suggesting low risk in this formulation.
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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