Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation
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Summary
Maybelline Mineral Power Powder Foundation scores 43/100. Contains PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), a PFAS 'forever chemical,' confirmed on the ingredient label — in a powder foundation applied to the full face daily. Also contains Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Nylon, Parabens, and Talc. Despite 'Mineral' branding, this product contains synthetic PFAS, microplastics, and endocrine disruptors alongside its mineral ingredients.
Key ingredients 6
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) — confirmed on labelVery Bad
PFAS forever chemical in a product marketed as 'Mineral' despite containing synthetic forever chemicals. PTFE does not break down in the body or environment.
See more about PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) — confirmed on label →ParabensVery Bad
Paraben preservatives that mimic estrogen and act as endocrine disruptors. Detected in breast tumor tissue.
See more about Parabens →PhenoxyethanolBad
Synthetic preservative that can irritate skin. Applied across the full face in a daily-use foundation.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →DimethiconeBad
Silicone polymer that creates an occlusive barrier on skin, trapping other chemicals underneath and impeding natural skin function.
See more about Dimethicone →NylonBad
Synthetic microplastic polymer that does not biodegrade. Fine powder particles can be inhaled during application.
See more about Nylon →TalcBad
Mineral ingredient with a history of asbestos contamination concerns. Inhalable during powder application. Multiple lawsuits have linked talc-based cosmetics to cancer.
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