Hylea
Makeup & Cosmetics
Decorative cosmetics including foundation, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow. Applied to sensitive areas like eyes and lips, and worn for extended periods.
Why It Matters
Lipstick is often inadvertently ingested. Eye makeup is applied to delicate mucous membranes. Many people wear makeup for 12+ hours daily.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Parabens
Preservatives commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products to prevent...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
A colorless gas used as a preservative, disinfectant, and textile finishing agent. In clothing,...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Talc
- Carbon Black
- Formaldehyde releasers
- Coal tar dyes (D&C Red, FD&C Blue)
What to Look For
- ✓Lead-free claims (especially for lipsticks)
- ✓Talc-free formulas (or asbestos-tested talc)
- ✓Fragrance-free options
- ✓Clean beauty certifications
Finding Safer Options
Mineral makeup brands, products certified by COSMOS or NATRUE, brands committed to full ingredient transparency.
Certifications to Look For
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