"Numerous studies indicate a link to a weakened immune system, and adverse effects on metabolism, insulin resistance, obesity," Lohmann told InStyle via email. The risks continue, says Rainer Lohmann, director of the University of Rhode Island's Superfund Research Center on the Sources, Transport, Exposure and Effects of PFAS (STEEP). That's worrisome, because the CDC says that exposure to high levels of some PFAS can lead to an increased risk of kidney and testicular cancers, changes in liver enzymes, decreased infant birth weights, increased risk of high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, increased cholesterol, and a decreased vaccine response in children. It was a similar story with liquid lipstick (sob), where 62 percent of them had PFAS, versus 55 percent of all lip products tested.Īs Peaslee notes, previous studies have found that the average lipstick wearer eats anywhere from 4 to 7 pounds of lipstick in a lifetime. To that point, 47 percent of all the mascaras they tested had PFAS in them, compared to 82 percent of waterproof ones. If you look at regular mascara and you look at waterproof mascara, guess which ones have all the fluorine in it? It's the waterproof ones," Peaslee says.
"They're used basically to impart a water-resistance or a long-lasting effect, and that's why we know that some of it's intentional. After testing more than 200 cosmetics, including concealers, foundations, eye and eyebrow products and various lip products, scientists found that 52 percent of all the cosmetics they tested contained high levels of fluorine, which is an indicator of PFAS - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - in the products.Īccording to the EPA, the group of man-made chemicals are "very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don't break down and they can accumulate over time." That explains why they're used in cosmetics, says Notre Dame study lead Graham Peaslee, despite only a fraction of the tested products listing a perfluorinated chemical on the label. And that's bad news for everyone.Īs a study published by researchers at the University of Notre Dame in mid-June found, the problem extends far beyond one palette. It was my go-to for years, but the name "Urban Decay" now takes on an unpleasant irony - because Teflon, listed under the name "PTFE," is on the label. In those pre-Instagram days, I don't remember how I knew it had dropped, but with the fervor of someone who took any chance to detour into Sephora, I knew it would complete me. This is mostly a matter of preference, and in any case, you can always use a concealer brush or a makeup sponge to apply and blend the product.I know exactly where I was when Urban Decay's original Naked palette launched: Sitting in a shabby summer dorm room in Paris, calling my mother long-distance to beg her to get me the $45 palette as an early birthday present. Then there are little pots, along with clickable pens that deposit liquid through a sponge or a small brush. Concealer sticks, on the other hand, twist up and swipe on like lipstick. This makes it easy to apply with precision while keeping things relatively sanitary. Most concealers come in lip gloss-style tubes with doe-foot applicators. "I personally like a moisturizing fuller-coverage concealer, as it can be sheered down or built up depending on your concerns," says Sesnek. Like foundation, concealers offer different finishes, including matte, radiant, natural, and soft, as well as varying levels of coverage (sheer, medium, and full). For instance, if you have olive skin, your foundation might have neutral undertones, while your concealer may have peach undertones to correct for dark circles. However, celebrity makeup artist Robert Sesnek says, "If you're using concealer for blemishes, I recommend matching it to your foundation."Ĭelebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl adds, "With the right shade of concealer-undertones are also super important when picking the right shade-along with your perfect foundation match, you can really achieve that seamless look."ĭepending on what you're trying to achieve, the undertone for your concealer might be different than your foundation. In most cases, you should opt for a concealer that's one to two shades lighter than your foundation. The most important consideration is the shade, so be sure to view the colors on an untinted screen when shopping online.
Celebrity makeup artist Robert Sesnek, who has worked with talent such as Vanessa Hudgens.Makeup artist Sophia Nawabi with experience in bridal makeup.Nick Lujan, Makeup artist and Director of Artistry and Education at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.Celebrity makeup artist Erika La' Pearl, who works closely with Cardi B.
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