mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Certain mascaras, foundations and dental flosses also use PFAS as texture or coating agents.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Two more standout products in Duff’s lineup include a lightweight concealer and a volumizing mascara.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Its products, such as eyeliners, eye shadows, lipsticks, mascaras and more, can be found on store shelves at Target, Ulta, Walgreens and other national retailers across the country.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Certain mascaras, foundations and dental flosses also use PFAS as texture or coating agents.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Two more standout products in Duff’s lineup include a lightweight concealer and a volumizing mascara.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Its products, such as eyeliners, eye shadows, lipsticks, mascaras and more, can be found on store shelves at Target, Ulta, Walgreens and other national retailers across the country.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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