Five lipsticks made by L'Oreal and Maybelline, owned by L'Oreal USA, ranked among the top 10 most contaminated of the cosmetics, according to testing by the Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA found the highest lead levels in lipsticks made by three manufacturers: Procter & Gamble (Cover Girl brand), L'Oreal (L'Oreal, Body Shop and Maybelline brands) and Revlon.
Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick has an average 4-star customer rating on Amazon, based on more than 1,300 reviews.
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Maybelline is NOT Cruelty-free.
Maybelline pays and allows their products to be tested on animals when required by law. Maybelline also sells its products in stores in mainland China where animal testing is mandatory for most imported cosmetics.
The FDA's most recent analysis found the highest lead concentration — 7.19 parts per million — in Maybelline's Color Sensational Pink Petal lipstick. But the average lead contamination in the 400 lipsticks it tested last year was 1.11 parts per million, very close to the average from the agency's 2008 analysis.
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Ingredients Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Isododecane, Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Lysine, Alumina, Silica Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Limonene, Silica, Synthetic ...
Start by putting two swatches of the lipstick you want to test on your skin. Now, rub the gold ring or pendant on one of the swatches so that you can compare the two. If the colour of the lipstick changes, it contains lead. If it goes darker and starts getting towards black, the concentration of lead is more.
Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
“If they are kissing and it's a scene that has bolder colors, I tend to lean toward lip stain products,” says Sharon Toohey, the makeup department head for To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Pro tip: If you're going with a stain, slather on a balm first for extra hydration.
Yes, of course! It's completely safe to wear lipstick every day, however, ensure that you get a good quality lipstick and take good care of your lips. Apply a lip balm before applying your lipstick. Remember to remove your lipstick before sleeping and keep them hydrated.
“Women who wear lipsticks daily, retouch it more than 10 times a day, should be very careful. Some amount of those harmful metals does get absorbed over a period of time and leads to lead accumulation in the system. Even small amounts going in for a long period of time can be a cause for concern.”
Yes you can use lipsticks daily, if you take care of them properly. I would suggest you to wear lip balm before and after wearing lipstick.
Maybelline does not use any parabens in their products, so they are paraben-free.
These products often include parabens, which have been linked to cancer, as well as parfum and other nasties that can lead to all kinds of health issues. Finally, know that ALL major brands – including the well-known ones like Tom Ford, YSL, Chanel, Lancome, MAC, Smashbox and the likes – contain nasty chemicals.
No, Maybelline is not cruelty-free. This is because Maybelline, like its parent company L'Oreal, operates in Mainland China where it is required by law to test imported makeup and skincare products on animals. This means that as long as it continues to trade in China, it cannot be deemed cruelty-free.