Cross-Reference Analysis

Lead in Lipstick

Which lipstick products contain Lead, and what are the risks?

Hazard Score

10/10

Products Found

About Lead

A toxic heavy metal found as a contaminant in many cosmetic products, particularly lipsticks and hair dyes. There is no safe level of lead exposure. It accumulates in the body over time, primarily in bones, and causes irreversible neurological damage.

Full ingredient analysis

Banned in EURestricted in CanadaFDA: Lead acetate was banned from hair dyes in 2022. No limit for lead as a contaminant in other cosmetics. FDA set a non-binding recommended maximum of 10 ppm.

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Lipstick Products Containing Lead

0 products found in our database.

No lipstick products in our database currently contain Lead as a flagged ingredient. This ingredient is still commonly found in products from other categories.

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Clean Alternatives

Instead of Lead, look for lipstick products made with:

iron oxides (tested for heavy metal purity)

mica (tested for heavy metal purity)

titanium dioxide

plant-derived pigments

What Numbrrrz Uses Instead

Numbrrrz tests every batch of raw materials for heavy metals including lead, ensuring levels are non-detectable. Zero tolerance for lead contamination.

Lead in Other Categories

Lip Gloss Face Moisturizer

FAQ

Why is Lead used in lipstick products?

Lead is not intentionally added to most cosmetics — it is a contaminant that enters through raw materials like colorants, minerals, and water sources used in manufacturing.

How many lipstick products contain Lead?

In our database, 0 lipstick products contain Lead as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.

Is Lead more dangerous in lipstick than other products?

Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Lipstick products are applied directly to the lips, where ingredients are ingested through eating and drinking. Daily lipstick use results in measurable lead ingestion. Studies estimate average lipstick wearers ingest several milligrams of product daily.

What is a safe alternative to lipstick with Lead?

Look for lipstick products that use iron oxides (tested for heavy metal purity), mica (tested for heavy metal purity), titanium dioxide instead of Lead. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.

Numbrrrz — the power of four clean ingredients

Lead-Free Lipstick Exists.

Numbrrrz lip balm is made with only four organic, food-grade ingredients. No Lead. No compromise.