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    What Brands of Makeup and Cosmetics are Gluten-Free?

    Reviewed and edited by a celiac disease expert.

    What make-up brands are gluten-free? Here's a quick rundown.

    What Brands of Makeup and Cosmetics are Gluten-Free? - Image: Mei Adams
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    Celiac.com 12/09/2021 - Looking for gluten-free cosmetics, lipstick, eye make-up and more? It's important for people with celiac disease to avoid gluten, not only in their diets, but in their beauty products as well. Finding good cosmetics that are gluten-free can be a serious challenge. To make it a bit easier, we've put together this handy list of gluten-free make-up brands.

    Some products contain no gluten ingredients, some are labeled gluten-free, others are certified gluten-free. Some companies use 100% gluten-free facilities. All of the companies declare that all of their products are gluten-free.

    Certified Gluten-Free Cosmetics

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    EpiLynx offers an entire line of gluten-free, hypoallergenic beauty products, make-up and cosmetics that are also cruelty-free and vegan.

    Afterglow Cosmetics
    Afterglow Cosmetics products are made in a gluten-free facility and are certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO).

    Au Naturale Cosmetics 
    Available on Amazon, Au Naturale cosmetics are 100% natural, cruelty-free, vegan and gluten-free.

    BITE Beauty 
    Available at Sephora, BITE Beauty lip products are certified gluten-free.

    Ecco Bella
    Ecco Bella products contain no gluten or wheat protein. All Ecco Bella products are safe for customers with celiac disease.

    FARSÁLI
    FARSÁLI products are 100% cruelty free, Vegan friendly and gluten free.

    Four Sigmatic
    All Four Stigmatic products are gluten-free and vegan.

    Gabriel Cosmetics
    Gabriel Cosmetics are all-natural, paraben-free, and certified gluten-free by the GFCO. 

    Givenchy
    All Givenchy cosmetics and fragrances are gluten-free. "None of Givenchy's products, including lipsticks and other cosmetics, contain gluten as an added ingredient in the formula, but in order to go even further in the vegetal risky proteins (including all wheat protein hydrolysates) from our products, even though these ingredients are still widely used elsewhere. All documentation from our supplier indicates that the Tocopherol used in our products is gluten-free."

    ILIA 
    All ILIA makeup products are gluten-free, and contain no Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, GMO, Synthetic Fragrances, gluten, and talc.

    Jouer
    Jouer makes numerous products that are gluten-free. Check the company website for details.

    Kopari
    Kopari skin, bath & body products are gluten-free and contain no nut oils.

    LASHFOOD
    All LASHFOOD makeup products are gluten free.

    Lord Jones
    All Lord Jones skin, bath & body products are gluten free.

    LXMI
    All LXMI products are gluten free.

    Moon Juice
    All Moon Juice products are gluten-free.

    Mount Lai 
    All Mount Lai products are gluten-free.

    Monave
    Monave handcrafts an extensive range of luxury vegan cosmetics. Monave's production facility is 100% gluten-free, as are all Monave products.

    Olaplex
    Olaplex products are entirely non-toxic, free of sulfates, phthalates, DEA, peroxide, aldehydes, and gluten-free.

    Rahua
    All Rahua products are gluten-free.

    In lieu of beauty ingredients which typically contain gluten, we use quinoa. We discovered that this superfood from the Andes Mountains has a small molecular weight, which allows it to penetrate deeper, strengthening hair and improving skin’s elasticity. Those with gluten sensitivities can use our products without worry.

    Skin Laundry
    All Skin Laundry products are gluten-free.

    Summer Fridays
    Summer Fridays' skincare products are gluten-free.

    Taste Beauty
    All Taste Beauty makeup products are gluten-free and never tested on animals.

    Verb
    All Verb haircare products are color safe and free of parabens, gluten, and harmful sulfates.

    Cosmetic ingredients that may contain gluten include:

    • Cyclodextrin, Dextrin
    • Dextrin Palmitate
    • Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
    • Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
    • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
    • Hydrolyzed wheat Flour
    • Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
    • Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
    • Secale Cereale ((Rye) Seed Flour
    • Tocopherol Acetate (if made from wheat)
    • Tritidcum Vulgare (Wheat Germ Extract)
    • Triticum Vulgare
    • (Wheat) Germ Extract
    • Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Gluten)
    • Triticum Wheat Amino Acids
    • Wheat Germ Glycerides
    • Wheat Germanidopropalkonium Chloride
    • Wheat Protein
    • WheatgermamidopropylI Ethydimonium Ethosulfate
    • Yeast Extract


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    Teppy

    I just spoke to a elf cosmetics rep, and they are not gluten-free, and they have at 3 separate products that contain wheat including a mascara. 

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    Scott Adams

    Most ELF products are gluten-free, but since all are not, we removed them.

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    Guest Anna

    Okaplex is not a cosmetic. It’s hair treatments, shampoo and conditioner.

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    NCMtnMomma

    Are there any mainstream cosmetics that are available in drug stores? 

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    Guest Gale

    Gabriel Cosmetics in my opinion, is the Best.  Actually they have 2 lines, ZuZu is a wonderful line too. By profession I am a makeup artist. I used to conduct product demonstrations for this company and yes I am Gluten-free. The entire Gabriel and ZuZu line gives great coverage ..  colors are beautiful. Great quality.  

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    rautioj
    On 12/9/2021 at 9:33 PM, Teppy said:

    I just spoke to a elf cosmetics rep, and they are not gluten-free, and they have at 3 separate products that contain wheat including a mascara. 

    What are the products that ELF contain gluten

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    Guest Grlybrainiac

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    I do believe all of Fenty Beauty’s makeup and cosmetics are gluten free and vegan. I use almost every single product they have and I’m extremely sensitive to gluten and have never had any issues - plus their products are great quality. Love their cushion powder foundation, primer, highlighter, cream contour (bronzer), cream lip gloss, and eye primer. I use urban decay’s setting spray (I had called them and it is gluten-free), and I use eyeshadows and pencils that do not contain tocopherol acetate, aka vitamine E (unless specifically labeled gluten free).

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    Guest Grlybrainiac

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    On 12/13/2021 at 12:11 PM, Guest Anna said:

    Okaplex is not a cosmetic. It’s hair treatments, shampoo and conditioner.

    Agreed - also I’m surprised they’re completely gluten-free now! I had looked at their stuff maybe two years ago and some of their products had wheat in them. Glad they’ve made the formula changes!

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    JenniK

    I recently tried the Ilia (ilia—not dr liia- confusing!) historically, i have very sensitive skin, and i don’t like the feel of foundation makeup on my skin at all! I hate it, and have been blessed with a good conplexion, so i don’t wear it at all. But middle age is taking its punishment on my looks  now, so sort of on a fluke, i tried ilia foundation and concealer. I like it a lot. I definitely look better and it does not feel or look heavy on my skin at all. (My husband keeps side-eyeing me when i wear it, trying to figure out why i look younger 😂) No red, stinging eyes, which is always my problem with makeup. No new patchiness or redness after using a few times. So, it’s a thumbs up for me!  I used the liquid foundation withOUT sunscreen. 

    ilia has makeup but not skin care, so I am planning to try the Dr Liia skin care soon. Historically, I have been able to use YonKa skin care, and I love it, but prices are getting ridiculous, and i would like to support certified gluten-free company if it is good (big caveat! I have not tried it yet.)

    Someone above asked about drugstore products. Some other products i have been able to use without problems are below. (i am not saying these are gluten-free just that i as a celiac can use them since i did before i ever knew i was celiac.)

    Almay- Mascara- no red, stinging eyes and powder blush (drugstore)

    NYX eye liners, mascara, lip sticks - have never used foundations (drugstore and ulta)

    Benefit- liquid eyeliner and mascara (ulta)

    i do NOT do well with any neutrogena products

    i do NOT do well with BareMinerals on my face

    i do NOT do well with any sunscreen products in makeup. No no NO!

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    Gfsharon

    Thanks for the article. I was glad to see a list of gluten-free makeup, however, I was disappointed that Red Apple Lipstick was not on it. They have been my go-to for lipstick and glosses for almost 10 years now. They are a small business and I would much rather support them than larger companies like Givenchy or Olaplex. They have come out with new lines regularly. Starting with lipstick, they now also carry lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and more. While they are not available in store, which is fine by me, they ship quickly. 

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    trents
    18 minutes ago, Gfsharon said:

    Thanks for the article. I was glad to see a list of gluten-free makeup, however, I was disappointed that Red Apple Lipstick was not on it. They have been my go-to for lipstick and glosses for almost 10 years now. They are a small business and I would much rather support them than larger companies like Givenchy or Olaplex. They have come out with new lines regularly. Starting with lipstick, they now also carry lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow and more. While they are not available in store, which is fine by me, they ship quickly. 

    Have you contacted the company who makes this product to ask them if it is gluten free? Or even if they can answer that question?

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    Sue7171

    Tarte advertises their makeup and skincare as gluten free. I'm very sensitive and so far have not had a problem (they are also a clean brand) and do not test on animals 

    Also AG hair is also gluten free  its made in western Canada and I've been using it for over 20 years, it's readily available Canada wide but maybe not so much in other countries.  It's usually sold in salons and is also sls free and paraben free and free from other bad stuff. I highly recommend it.also no animal testing 

    You can also get it on Amazon 

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