Makeup Reviewed Jul 5, 2026

CoverGirl Waterproof Mascara

A PFAS lawsuit over its waterproof mascaras was dismissed for lack of standing.

Lawsuit · 2022 · dismissed

CoverGirl PFAS class actions — dismissed (Brown v. Coty; Solis v. Coty)

Suits alleging CoverGirl waterproof mascara (Brown v. Coty, S.D.N.Y.) and TruBlend pressed powder (Solis v. Coty, S.D. Cal.) contained undisclosed PFAS were dismissed — the powder case in March 2023 and the mascara case on March 1, 2024. Dismissed: the courts found the plaintiffs lacked standing — the fluorine study did not establish that the specific products they bought contained PFAS.

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Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

This is a dismissed-lawsuit record, not an ingredient verdict. The PFAS suits against CoverGirl’s waterproof products were dismissed, and PFAS was not proven in the specific tubes.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

A conventional mass-market waterproof mascara (waxes, acrylates film-former, preservatives). The PFAS the lawsuits alleged were not confirmed in these specific products.

A couple to know — 2 ingredients we flag:

Phenoxyethanol

Widely used preservative considered safer than parabens but can irritate sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Fragrance — sometimes listed as Parfum

Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Full Ingredient List

Safe Watch Caution
  • Aqua also listed as Aqua, Purified Water
  • Iron Oxides (CI 77499)
  • Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
  • Beeswax also listed as Cera Alba
  • Acrylates Copolymer
  • Phenoxyethanol Watch
  • Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

CoverGirl is owned by Coty; the brand was sold by Procter & Gamble to Coty in 2016.

Where to buy

Key Products

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Sources & Reports

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