Revlon · Lipstick & Lip Products
Revlon Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick
Typical lipstick with no known PFAS risk markers. No brand claim either way.
Revlon Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick uses standard cosmetic wax and pigment bases without waterproofing or stain-resist treatments that commonly contain PFAS. No public disclosure from Revlon on PFAS content.
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wax, oils, pigments, emollients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Revlon Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick is a wax-based formula combining carnauba or paraffin wax, mineral oils, emollients (glycerin, lanolin), and synthetic or natural pigments. The wax matrix is inherently stable and non-reactive at mouth temperature, and oils are standard food-grade or cosmetic-grade emollients. Because it's applied topically to lips and ingested only in trace amounts through normal wear, systemic exposure to individual ingredients is minimal compared to other cosmetics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Revlon does not publicly commit to PFAS-free labeling or provide detailed ingredient sourcing transparency beyond standard FDA compliance. The brand has faced no major lipstick-specific safety recalls in recent years, though Revlon as a company has managed general supply-chain and manufacturing audits. No independent testing of this specific line for heavy metals or allergens is publicly available; safety relies on assumed FDA color additive compliance and standard manufacturing controls.
How it compares in its category
Revlon Super Lustrous sits in the mass-market lipstick tier, offering broader color range and accessibility than indie or clinical brands at lower cost than prestige lines. Compositionally, it uses conventional synthetic and mineral pigments similar to competitors like Maybelline and L'Oreal; there is no evidence of reformulation toward hypoallergenic or certified-clean standards. Brands explicitly marketing heavy-metal testing or allergen-free formulations (e.g., Bite, RMS) sit in a different, more transparent category.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight, as wax-based formulas soften above 25-30C. Replace every 2-3 years or if the texture becomes grainy, separated, or develops off-odors, which indicate degradation or contamination. If you have a history of contact dermatitis or dye sensitivity, patch-test on lips before full application. Do not share applicators or lipstick tips to avoid bacterial cross-contamination.
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 synthetic pigments
FDA-approved color additives (CI 15850, CI 77891, etc.) used in mass-market lipsticks are subject to purity limits for lead, cadmium, and arsenic. No published independent testing of Revlon Super Lustrous for metal content is available, but category-wide recalls for this hazard are rare.
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Revlon Super Lustrous contains fragrance without breaking down specific essential oils or synthetics on the label. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or lips prone to contact dermatitis may react; the undisclosed nature of fragrance mixtures is a known limitation of cosmetic labeling.
Talc contamination
Modern lipsticks rarely use talc as a primary ingredient; Revlon Super Lustrous does not list talc on its public ingredient deck. If talc is present as a trace contaminant in pigments or minerals, levels would be incidental and below typical topical exposure thresholds.
Formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Standard lipstick preservatives in this product category (e.g., methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol) do not release formaldehyde. No recall or public complaint data suggests formaldehyde exposure from this product.
Coating or wax degradation toxicity over time
If stored improperly or left beyond 3 years, lipstick wax can become rancid, oxidize, or accumulate bacterial growth, causing mild irritation or infection risk on lips. This is a use-behavior hazard rather than a manufacturing defect.
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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