Is e.l.f. Cosmetics clean? Ingredient check of 122 products
Updated · Based on 4158 screened products
Short answer: 63 of the 122 e.l.f. Cosmetics products we checked are clean: their listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups. 59 are flagged: titanium dioxide (53), carbon black (12) (a product can have more than one flag).
Clean e.l.f. Cosmetics products (buttons are affiliate links, disclosure)
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Blemish Breakthrough Acne Calming Water Cream Buy at Amazon (brand store)
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum Buy at Amazon (brand store)
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! e.l.f.ssential Daily Cleanser Buy at Amazon (brand store)
Order: core everyday product types first (moisturizers and face creams, serums, cleansers, sunscreens, foundations, concealers, then hair care, other makeup, toners, masks, body, lip and hand care); accessories, removers, styling sprays and brow, lash, eye, body, spot-treatment, setting and shaving products come after them. Within that, our data score (methodology), with products from different categories shown where possible. This is not a rating.
We checked 122 of e.l.f. Cosmetics' products, the current full-size range on elfcosmetics.com (US) on 19 October 2026, including e.l.f. SKIN skincare, taken from the Ingredients panel of each product page and each shade. This is a factual check of ingredient lists against our definition of clean. It is not a verdict on the brand and says nothing about how well any product works.
Comparing drugstore makeup? See is Maybelline clean, clean Maybelline alternatives and our best non-toxic lipsticks.
What "clean" means here
On CleanGlow, a product is clean if its listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups, based on the IARC Monographs – List of Classifications and on bans and restrictions under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. A product is flagged if at least one listed ingredient matches a watchlist group. The rules are the same for every brand (see the methodology). We do not judge fragrance, essential oils, performance or any marketing claim the brand makes.
Why e.l.f. Cosmetics products get flagged
Titanium dioxide (53 e.l.f. Cosmetics products)
IARC classifies titanium dioxide as Group 2B ("possibly carcinogenic to humans"), based on evidence from inhaling the powder. We flag every product that lists it, including where it is only a pigment, an opacifier or a "may contain" shade pigment, and including mineral sunscreens that use it as a UV filter. A flag means the ingredient is on the list. It is not a measured risk for that product. Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 93. See Titanium dioxide for every product we flag for it.
Carbon black (12 e.l.f. Cosmetics products)
Carbon black (CI 77266) is in IARC Group 2B. We flag it wherever it is listed. Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 93. See Carbon black for every product we flag for it.
Every e.l.f. Cosmetics product we checked
| Product | Category | Result | Ingredient source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Glow Goddess Body Balm 2 shades: Bronze Ambition - Bronze & Golden Pearl, Champagne Sheen - Champagne Pearl | Body Lotion | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Halo Glow Soft Beam Body Cream | Body Lotion | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Soft Glam Satin Concealer 35 shades: 10 Fair Cool, 11 Fair Neutral, 12 Fair Warm, 13 Fair Neutral, 14 Fair Cool, 15 Fair Warm, … | Concealers | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Eyeliner Pen 2 shades: Black, Coffee | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen 2 shades: Chestnut Brown, Original Black | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lock On Liner and Brow Cream 3 shades: Espresso, Light Brown, Medium Brown | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| No Budge Retractable Eyeliner 5 shades: Black, Charcoal, Navy, Coffee, Ruby | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| No Budge Shadow Stick 8 shades: Perfect Pearl, Rose gold, Magnetic Pull, Champagne Crystal, Rose Quartz, Rich Amethyst, … | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Prism Eyeshadow Palette | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Satin Eyeliner Pencil | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| The New Classics Eyeshadow Palette | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Wide Glide Eyeliner Pen | Eye Makeup | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Bright + Brew-tiful Eye Cream | Face Creams | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Acne Fighting Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Blush 2 shades: Bright Pink, Blushing | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Bronzer Palette, Bronzed Beauty | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| C-Brightening Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “titanium dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Camo Liquid Blush 12 shades: Berry Well - Cool Berry, Bold-Faced Lilac - Lavendar lilac, Bronze Bombshell - Warm Terracotta, Cheeky Lychee - Neutral Pink, Comin’ In Hot Pink - Bright Pink, Copper Etiquette - Rosy Copper, … | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Camo Liquid Bronzer & Contour 13 shades: 1 Fair, 10 Rich, 2 Fair/Light, 3 Light, 4 Light/Medium, 5 Medium, … | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Camo Slide Hydrating Blush Serum 3 shades: Berry Well - Berry, Pinky Promise - Pink, Dusty Rose - Mauve | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Contour Palette | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Cream Contour Palette | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “titanium dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Halo Glow Highlight Beauty Wand 6 shades: Champagne Campaign - Champagne Pearl for Fair to Tan, Rose Quartz - Pinky Rose for Fair to Deep, Liquid Gold - Gold for Medium to Rich, Pink Prism - Pink to Purple Shift, Holographic Honey - Yellow to Orange Shift, IRL Angel - White to Pink Gold Shift | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Halo Glow Liquid Filter 15 shades: 0 Fair Neutral Warm, 0.5 Fair Cool, 3.5 Medium Neutral Olive, 00 Fair Neutral, 1 Fair Neutral Peach, 2 Fair/Light, … | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| High Definition Powder 2 shades: Sheer, Soft Luminance | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Illuminating Face Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Jelly Pop Glow Stick | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Liquid Poreless Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Liquid Poreless Putty Primer + Cica | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Luminous Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Matte Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “titanium dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Poreless Face Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Poreless Putty Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Powder Blush Palette | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Gold Drip Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Gold Drip Setting Spray | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Rose Setting Spray | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Prime & Stay Finishing Powder 2 shades: Sheer, Light/Medium | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Primer-Infused Matte Blush 6 shades: Always Cheeky - Light Peach, Always Crushing - Warm Pink, Always Fresh - Peach, Always Rosy - Muted Rose, Always Tempting - Berry, Always Vibrant - Hot Pink | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Primer-Infused Matte Bronzer 6 shades: Forever Sunkissed - Fair, Tan O'Clock - Light, Fresh Tan - Medium/Deep, Sun-Soaked - Deep, Desert Sun - Very Deep, Catching Rays - Medium | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener 6 shades: Fair, Light/Medium, Medium/Tan, Tan/Deep, Deep/Rich, Rich | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Soft Glam Cream Bronzer Stick 8 shades: Fair, Light/Medium, Medium, Medium/Tan, Tan, Tan/Deep, … | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Tone Adjusting Face Primer | Face Makeup | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Soft Glam Satin Foundation 36 shades: 10 Fair Cool, 11 Fair Neutral, 12 Fair Warm, 13 Fair Neutral, 14 Fair Cool, 15 Fair Warm, … | Foundations | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Shimmer Glimmer Glitter Hair Stick | Hair Care | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm 18 shades: Birthday Cake, e.l.f. Von Dill - Sheer Green, Spicy Lil Dill - Red, The Real Dill - Green, Blackberry Sorbet - Black Cherry, Candied Cranberry, … | Lip Care | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Lip Mask | Lip Care | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil | Lip Care | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lip Exfoliator 7 shades: Brown Sugar, Strawberry, Cotton Candy, Coconut, Coffee, Popcorn, … | Lip Care | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Glossy Lip Stain 11 shades: Basic Beige, Pinkies Up, Spicy Sienna, Cinnamon Dreamz, Fiery Red, Berry Queen, … | Lipsticks | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Big Mood Mascara 3 shades: Black, Deep Brown, Pitch Black | Mascaras | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lash 'N Roll Mascara 3 shades: Black, Pitch Black, Deep Brown | Mascaras | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lash Beats Mascara 2 shades: Black, Pitch Black | Mascaras | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lash XTNDR Mascara 3 shades: Pitch Black, Soft Black, Deep Brown | Mascaras | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”); Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Volumizing Mascara | Mascaras | Flagged: Carbon black (listed as “CI 77266”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Thirst Burst Drops | Serums | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50 Glitz | Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 3 shades: Sunbeam, Sunburst, Sunlight | Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | Flagged: Titanium dioxide (listed as “Titanium Dioxide”) | elfcosmetics.com |
| Spicy Bundt Nice Silky Body Cream | Body Lotion | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! e.l.f. Off Makeup Remover | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! e.l.f.ssential Daily Cleanser | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Jelly Pop Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Pure Skin Cleanser | Cleansers | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Brow Laminating Gel | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Brow Lift | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Enhancing Lash & Brow Serum | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| No Budge Cream Eyeshadow 2 shades: Plateau, Sahara | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Shape & Stay Brow Pencil | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Soap Brow | Eye Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Blemish Breakthrough Acne Calming Water Cream | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Daily Hydration Moisturizer | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Eye Cream | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Face Cream | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Face Cream Fragrance Free | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Nourishing Night Cream | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Pure Skin Moisturizer | Face Creams | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Blemish Control Face Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Dewy Coconut Setting Mist | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Hydrating Face Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Jelly Pop Dew Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Perfect Finish HD Powder | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Matte Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Power Grip Primer + 4% Niacinamide | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Stay All Night Blue Light Micro-Setting Mist | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Stay Cool Primer Stick | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Velvet Finish Face Primer | Face Makeup | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| 3-in-Wonder Magic Styling Cream | Hair Care | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Gloss Mode Treatment Oil | Hair Care | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Humidity Hero Anti-Frizz Styling Spray | Hair Care | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Hydrating Core Lip Shine 6 shades: Delightful - Mauve, Joyful - Pink Rose, Lovely - Light Red, Ecstatic - Deep Berry, Happy - Dusty Rose, Cheery | Lip Care | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Main Stain Lip Marker 8 shades: Balletcore - baby pink, Mauvelous - mauve, Rose Macaron - rosy pink, Gone Garnet - red, Beigebait - soft nude beige, Chai Me - warm brown, … | Lipsticks | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Sheer Slick Lipstick, Black Cherry | Lipsticks | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Big Mood Waterproof Mascara | Mascaras | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Clear Brow & Lash Mascara | Mascaras | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Lash It Loud Mascara 2 shades: Black, Deep Brown | Mascaras | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant | Masks | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Sleeping Mask | Masks | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Blemish Breakthrough Acne Fighting Spot Gel | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Blemish Breakthrough Triple-acid Resurfacing Serum | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Glass Slick Serum Stick | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| PLZ Clarify Facial Oil | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Vitamin C Serum | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Youth Boosting Advanced Night Retinoid Serum | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Youth Boosting Blue-ty Sleep Night Oil | Serums | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 | Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45 | Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50 | Sunscreen (Chemical Filters) | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Holy Hydration! Hydrating Coconut Mist | Toners | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Pure Skin Toner | Toners | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist | Toners | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
| Thirst Burst Pore-fecting Toner | Toners | Clean | elfcosmetics.com |
Ingredient lists come from elfcosmetics.com (US) (fetched 19 October 2026) unless the source column says otherwise. Formulas change and can differ by country, so always check the pack.
e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN: elfcosmetics.com sells e.l.f. Cosmetics makeup, e.l.f. SKIN skincare and a few e.l.f. hair products in one US store, and we list them all here under e.l.f. Cosmetics. Shades: many e.l.f. makeup products publish a different ingredient list for each shade. We opened every shade on each product page and kept every distinct list (shades with identical lists are grouped under one label). The lists include the "May Contain" colour line, and a product is flagged if titanium dioxide (CI 77891) or another watchlist ingredient appears in any shade list or in its "May Contain" line. Most flagged e.l.f. products are flagged for that reason. One shade of Soft Glam Satin Concealer (23 Light Cool) did not load its list, so it is not among the shades checked. Actives: sunscreens and acne products list their active ingredients first, as on the page (Suntouchable and Holy Hydration! SPF products use avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene, so we file them as chemical sunscreens; the Holy Hydration! Face Cream SPF 30 page spells avobenzone "Avobenzene"). e.l.f. has an official brand store on Amazon, so the Amazon button goes to that store. Comparing with Maybelline? See e.l.f. vs Maybelline, compared on the US formulas. Looking for the same product types from other brands? See clean alternatives to e.l.f. products, matched by type.
Not included
- Pages without an ingredient list: on 19 October 2026, 61 e.l.f. product pages (for example 16HR Camo Concealer, Camo CC Cream, O FACE Satin Lipstick, Putty Blush, Squeeze Me Lip Balm and Glow Reviver Lip Oil) had no Ingredients panel, and the panels of Precision Liquid Eyeliner and Holy Hydration! Hydrating Serum were empty, so we could not check them.
- Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50: its page shows inactive-ingredient lists for only two of its 18 shades and does not state the sunscreen active ingredients, so we could not check it.
- 3-in-Wonder Magic Styling Cream Wand: same ingredient list as 3-in-Wonder Magic Styling Cream, listed once.
- Body Fragrance Mist: fragrance. Our database has no fragrance category.
- Sets, kits, duos, bundles, minis and travel sizes, which repeat products already listed; brushes, sponges, tools, lash and brow combs, bags and the gift card.
Clean alternatives by product type
For each product category where a e.l.f. Cosmetics product is flagged, these are clean products from other brands in the same category of our database, ordered by our data score (methodology). We match on product category only. They are not presented as equivalents: we have not tested them and make no claim that they look, feel or work like the e.l.f. Cosmetics product.
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Clean body lotion from other brands
Same product category as Halo Glow Goddess Body Balm, Halo Glow Soft Beam Body Cream.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHA | First Aid Beauty | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Retexturizing Body Pads | Murad | ✓ | 9/9 | Murad |
| 3 | Deep Comfort Body Moisture | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 4 | Moisture Surge Body Hydrator | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
First Aid BeautyIngrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHABody Lotion✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at First Aid Beauty Sephora Ulta
Clean concealers from other brands
Same product category as Soft Glam Satin Concealer.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nudefix Cream Concealer | Nudestix | ✓ | 9/9 | Nudestix |
| 2 | Facestudio Master Conceal Full Coverage Concealer | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Vital Skincare Concealer | Westman Atelier | ✓ | 9/9 | Westman Atelier |
| 4 | Instant Age Rewind Eraser Color Correcting Concealer | Maybelline | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
MaybellineFacestudio Master Conceal Full Coverage ConcealerConcealers✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Maybelline Ulta
Full ingredient check: Facestudio Master Conceal Full Coverage Concealer →
Clean eye makeup from other brands
Same product category as Eyeliner Pen, H2O Proof Eyeliner Pen, Lock It Down Eyeshadow Primer, Lock On Liner and Brow Cream and 6 more.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Just Browsing Clear Sculpting Gel | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Creamy Kohl Longwear Eye Pencil | Huda Beauty | ✓ | 9/9 | Huda Beauty |
| 3 | Master Hold Brow Gel | MAKEUP BY MARIO | ✓ | 9/9 | MAKEUP BY MARIO |
| 4 | Master Pigment Pro Pencil | MAKEUP BY MARIO | ✓ | 9/9 | MAKEUP BY MARIO |
CliniqueJust Browsing Clear Sculpting GelEye Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Clean face creams from other brands
Same product category as Bright + Brew-tiful Eye Cream.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For Men Aloe Shave Gel | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
| 3 | The Base Face Milk | ILIA | ✓ | 9/9 | ILIA |
| 4 | Smart Clinical Repair AM/PM Retinoid Balm | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
CliniqueFor Men Aloe Shave GelFace Creams✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
HourglassEquilibrium Restorative Hydrating CreamFace Creams✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: Equilibrium Restorative Hydrating Cream →
Clean face makeup from other brands
Same product category as Acne Fighting Putty Primer, Blush, Bronzer Palette, Bronzed Beauty, C-Brightening Putty Primer and 26 more.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Soft Glow Highlighter | MAKEUP BY MARIO | ✓ | 9/9 | MAKEUP BY MARIO |
| 3 | Oil Sucker Extreme Mattifying Alkaline Primer | ONE/SIZE | ✓ | 9/9 | ONE/SIZE |
| 4 | Even Better Pore Defying Primer | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Clinique Even Better Pore Defying Primer View on Amazon |
CliniqueSun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion MultitaskerFace Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Full ingredient check: Sun-Kissed Face Gelee Complexion Multitasker →
MAKEUP BY MARIOSoft Glow HighlighterFace Makeup✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Clean foundations from other brands
Same product category as Soft Glam Satin Foundation.
ONE/SIZETURN UP THE BASE Full Beat Liquid FoundationFoundations✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: TURN UP THE BASE Full Beat Liquid Foundation →
Anastasia Beverly HillsBeauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin TintFoundations✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Anastasia Beverly Hills Sephora Ulta
Full ingredient check: Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint →
Clean hair care from other brands
Same product category as Shimmer Glimmer Glitter Hair Stick.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Aerosol Hairspray | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner | The Ordinary | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Rebalance Conditioner | Rahua | ✓ | 9/9 | Rahua |
| 4 | Extra-Gentle Conditioner | ATTITUDE | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
CliniqueNon-Aerosol HairsprayHair Care✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
The OrdinaryBehentrimonium Chloride 2% ConditionerHair Care✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at The Ordinary Ulta
Full ingredient check: Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner →
Clean lip care from other brands
Same product category as Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm, Holy Hydration! Lip Mask, Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil, Lip Exfoliator.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Kissu Lip Treatment | Tatcha | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Peptide Lip Boost | Rhode | ✓ | 9/9 | Rhode |
| 4 | PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum | The Ordinary | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
TatchaThe Kissu Lip TreatmentLip Care✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
CliniqueMoisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump TreatmentLip Care✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Full ingredient check: Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment →
Clean lipsticks from other brands
Same product category as Glossy Lip Stain.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick | PATRICK TA | ✓ | 9/9 | PATRICK TA |
| 2 | Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm | Nudestix | ✓ | 9/9 | Nudestix |
| 3 | Lip Shape Lip Liner | Westman Atelier | ✓ | 9/9 | Westman Atelier |
| 4 | Intense Matte Lip + Cheek | Nudestix | ✓ | 9/9 | Nudestix |
PATRICK TAMajor Headlines Matte Suede LipstickLipsticks✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Full ingredient check: Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick →
NudestixGel Color Lip + Cheek BalmLipsticks✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Clean mascaras from other brands
Same product category as Big Mood Mascara, Lash 'N Roll Mascara, Lash Beats Mascara, Lash XTNDR Mascara and 1 more.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lash Building Primer | Clinique | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | KUSH High Roll Tubing Mascara | Milk Makeup | ✓ | 9/9 | Milk Makeup |
| 3 | maneater mascara | tarte | ✓ | 9/9 | tarte |
| 4 | Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
CliniqueLash Building PrimerMascaras✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Clinique Sephora (search) Ulta
Milk MakeupKUSH High Roll Tubing MascaraMascaras✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Clean serums from other brands
Same product category as Thirst Burst Drops.
| # | Product | Brand | Fragrance-free | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indigo Overnight Repair | Tatcha | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 2 | Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum | Glow Recipe | ✓ | 9/9 | Amazon (brand store) |
| 3 | Equilibrium Restoring Essence | Hourglass | ✓ | 9/9 | Hourglass |
| 4 | Targeted Wrinkle Corrector | Murad | ✓ | 9/9 | Murad |
TatchaIndigo Overnight RepairSerums✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Glow RecipeGuava Vitamin C Dark Spot SerumSerums✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →
Clean sunscreen (chemical filters) from other brands
Same product category as Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50 Glitz, Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30.
Supergoop!Unseen Sunscreen Body SPF 40Sunscreen (Chemical Filters)✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Supergoop! Sephora (search) Ulta
NeutrogenaClear Body SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, Non-ComedogenicSunscreen (Chemical Filters)✓ No watchlist ingredients foundSee ingredients →Buy at Amazon (brand store) Buy at Neutrogena Ulta
Full ingredient check: Clear Body SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray, Non-Comedogenic →
FAQ
Is e.l.f. Cosmetics clean?
By our definition, 63 of the 122 e.l.f. Cosmetics products we checked are clean: their listed ingredients contain none of our 10 watchlist groups. 59 are flagged. This is a check of ingredient lists, not a verdict on the brand, and it says nothing about how well any product works.
Why are some e.l.f. Cosmetics products flagged?
The flags are due to titanium dioxide (53), carbon black (12) (a product can have more than one flag). The most common reason is titanium dioxide (53 products): IARC classifies titanium dioxide as Group 2B ("possibly carcinogenic to humans"), based on evidence from inhaling the powder. We flag every product that lists it, including where it is only a pigment, an opacifier or a "may contain" shade pigment, and including mineral sunscreens that use it as a UV filter. A flag means the ingredient is on the list. It is not a measured risk for that product. Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 93.
Which e.l.f. Cosmetics product types pass our check?
Clean products by category (clean of checked): face makeup 14 of 44, eye makeup 6 of 16, face creams 9 of 10, serums 9 of 10, mascaras 3 of 8, cleansers 6 of 6, lip care 1 of 5, sunscreen (chemical filters) 3 of 5, hair care 3 of 4, toners 4 of 4, body lotion 1 of 3, lipsticks 2 of 3, masks 2 of 2, concealers 0 of 1, foundations 0 of 1.
Where do the ingredient lists come from?
From elfcosmetics.com (fetched 19 October 2026), unless the source column in the table says otherwise. All 122 come from elfcosmetics.com. Formulas change and can differ by country, so always check the pack.
Are there clean alternatives to the flagged e.l.f. Cosmetics products?
For each product category where an e.l.f. Cosmetics product is flagged, the "Clean alternatives by product type" section on this page lists clean products from other brands in the same category, and our guide Clean alternatives to e.l.f. (matched by type) matches them by product type. They are not presented as equivalents: we have not tested them and make no claim that they look, feel or work like the e.l.f. Cosmetics product.
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- Methodology
Hazard is not risk. An IARC classification says whether a substance can cause cancer under some conditions (e.g. titanium dioxide is classified for inhaled powder), not that a cosmetic containing it is harmful at normal use. EU restrictions set use limits. This page is informational, not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist about your own skin.