PFAS score
Shiseido · Makeup
Shiseido Maquillage Essence Liquid EX Foundation SPF50+/PA++++ 24ml
Waterproof liquid cosmetics carry inherent PFAS risk; Shiseido discloses nothing, skip or contact brand directly.
This waterproof liquid foundation likely contains water-repellent coating (water-repellent coating) treatment to achieve its SPF50+ and long-wear claims. Waterproof cosmetics are a known application area for PFAS compounds, but Shiseido has published no ingredient list, PFAS policy, or third-party testing for this product.
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Material
liquid foundation with waterproof/water-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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