Have you ever wondered which makeup products are gluten free?
Ever spent a good 15 minutes reading the ingredient’s in makeup products and then trying to decipher their chemical names to determine whether or not they actually contain gluten?
If so, you are not alone.
Many members of the gluten free and Celiac communities are in the same boat.
Thankfully, there is an easier way that’ll save you tons of time and allow you to purchase your makeup and cosmetics with ease and confidence.
I went ahead and put together a list of all the major cosmetic and makeup companies that offer gluten free products.
And don’t worry, if a company has cross-contamination issues in their factories or aren’t 110% confident that their products meet the federal gluten free regulation of 20 ppm (parts per million), I’ll be sure to clearly state that.
But before we get to the listing, let’s talk about one important thing first…
Can Gluten Be Absorbed Through Skin?
Now according to the Mayo Clinic, gluten can’t be absorbed through the skin. Since the gluten proteins are very large, it’s virtually impossible for it to be absorbed.
The main issue arises when it’s accidentally swallowed or ingested. That’s why it’s so important to use gluten free products are your mouth such as lipstick and lip balm.
But this can also be extended to all cosmetic products as well.
So it’s fine to use products that contain gluten then, right?
Well, no. Unless you’re a risk taker.
Just think about it…
Ever washed your face with makeup on the water that just touched your skin and makeup go into your mouth? Ingestion.
Ever used lipstick and licked your lips? Ingestion.
These are just a couple of the many ways these products can be ingested.
Testing for Gluten…Who Does It?
Testing for gluten is the only trustworthy way to determine whether or not a product is gluten free or not because it’s the only way to keep the consumer, YOU, safe.
Even if a product or company claims to use ingredients free from gluten or other allergenic proteins, there’s still a chance that the product is cross contaminated with gluten during manufacturing.
That’s why I recommend using products that are tested for gluten, especially if you’re severely allergic or sensitive to gluten.
Although you can’t always guarantee 100% that the product is gluten free, there’s still a higher level of confidence instilled into the buyer that allows them to use it with ease.
On the gluten free makeup list below, I also noted which companies test for gluten.
Okay with that being said, let’s jump straight into the gluten free cosmetics and makeup listing.
Gluten Free Makeup List
Here are all the makeup and cosmetic brands that offer gluten free products, or better, are 100% gluten free. Enjoy!
Now although it’s almost impossible to list every single cosmetic company out there including their products, I will do my best to list them all for you.
Just note that this list will always be a work in progress so I’ll always be adding and removing gluten free makeups and cosmetics throughout the time.
- all products are gluten free
- certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization
- all products are gluten free
- tests for gluten
- most products are gluten free
- according to the company, most if not all are gluten free. However, some of the products may be produced on shared equipment so cross contamination may be an issue
- use at your own risk and always read the labels first
- all products are gluten free
- tests for gluten
- all if not all products are gluten free
- but always check the labels because some ingredients are bought from third parties
- just always read the labels because any glutenous ingredients will be clearly marked
- all products are gluten free
- really safe for Celiacs too
- get free shipping on all orders by clicking here
- all products are gluten free
- however, the equipment is not guaranteed to be gluten free
- but you’ll most likely fine using these products
- none of the products contain any gluten proteins
- but always check the labels
- there’s no telling whether or not the equipment is free from cross contamination
- all products are gluten free
- products are not tested on animals
- only 2 products contain gluten: tightline mascara and hello lashes
- the rest are gluten free
- certified by PETA for being a cruelty-free company
- no products contain gluten
- always read the labels
- cross contamination may exist in the factories but it’s not guaranteed
- all products are gluten free
- no products contain any gluten proteins or ingredients
- however, the manufacturers can’t guarantee a gluten free environment
- just be sure to always check the labels first
- all in all, it should be safe to use all their products
- no products contain any glutenous ingredients or gluten proteins
- cross contamination may exist at the factories
- you’ll still be pretty safe using these products
- all products are gluten free except for the skin tint creme
- this company takes enormous pride on taking a careful approach for making their products free from any traces of gluten
- products are made in a shared facility, but the machines are cleaned quite thoroughly to prevent cross contamination
- all products are gluten free and organic
- all products are gluten free
- all products are gluten free
- tests for gluten
- all products are gluten free
- tests for gluten
- all products are gluten free except Borderline Lip Pencil
- all products are gluten free
- this company is certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization
- all products are vegan and corn free
- tests for gluten
Gluten Free Beauty Boxes and Monthly Subscriptions
Did you know that you can get personalized gluten free beauty products based on your beauty preferences (such as skin, hair, eyes, etc.) delivered to your door every month?
It’s true!
Here are 10 of the best monthly gluten free beauty box subscriptions that you must subscribe to this month!
Tips For Buying Gluten Free Beauty Products
As mentioned above, everything that you put on you skin has the potential to enter your bloodstream, due to accidental ingestion.
From mascara to eye liners to chapstick and hair dye, these products can lead to allergic reactions if you aren’t buying gluten free variations.
With the number of cosmetics and beauty products that we use every day, even the tiniest amount of gluten can cause major problems.
That’s why it’s so important to be extra cautious with anything that you ingest or put on your precious skin.
Here are a few ways to help you buy the best and safest gluten free beauty and cosmetic products without any risks of glutening yourself.
1. Watch out for hidden wheat ingredient names
Some cosmetic ingredients are sometimes listed using uncommon terms. It’s not often that you’ll find wheat, barley, rye, oat, etc, listed on the back of any cosmetic products. This is mainly because most companies tend to use scientific names, most of which aren’t commonly known by the average joe.
So scientific words for gluten found in cosmetics include:
- Triticum Vulgare (wheat)
- Hordeum Vulgare (barley)
- Avena Sativa (oatmeal)
- Vitamin E (not scientific but Vitamin E is sometimes derived from a wheat germ)
For a more in-depth look at similar scientific terms for hidden gluten in beauty products, see the next section after #2.
2. Read the Labels and Ingredients List
If you’re not doing this, you’re taking the biggest risk possible. But I’m 99% confident of you are already doing this. So this is for the one percenters out there.
When looking for a gluten free makeup or beauty product, always be on the lookout for a GF seal or symbol on the packaging. Or better, try to find “gluten free” or something similar. That way, you can be sure that it’s safe to use.
But also, before you buy, be sure to check the ingredients and try to find any glutenous ingredients including their scientific names.
Hidden Gluten Terms in Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Gluten can be anywhere and sometimes, it’s even listed using scientific terms that know one even knew were words.
And the scary part is that there are hundreds of ingredients that could contain barley, rye, oats, and wheat.
But do you know how to find where that gluten is buried?
Thankfully, I found this pretty awesome graphic and list by Gluten Free Makeup Gal that you should definitely check out. Also check out here blog for awesome gluten free makeup and cosmetic products reviews.
Phew…
Hopefully you made it down the entire list.
How crazy is that?
Now let’s move on to the last section.
Looking for a gluten free shopping list?
We got you covered in this awesome complete guide!
That’s All Folks!
Well that concludes our gluten free makeup and beauty product listing.
Thank you so much for reading and if you loved this resource and found it to be super helpful, please share this on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, etc with anyone that you absolutely know would truly benefit from this list.
Cheers and have an amazing day!
P.S. Please share in the comment section below any of your favorite gluten free makeup products. Thanks!
Diane
Thank you so much for this list! I love IT cosmetics and haven’t been able verify if they contain gluten. This is so helpful.
Prairie
The It cosmetics CC cream contains gluten. When I contacted them they said none of their products are gluten free.
Karina Wood
I bought it foundation and returned it. Listed in ingredients was oatmeal.
Michelle Richards
Are Rimmel products gluten free?
Jeannie
Is there an app I can use for food and cosmetics? I have celiac disease. Thanks.
Jeannie
WheatKicker
Some of Nature’s Gate shampoos and conditioners are GF and soy free. My hair and scalp has liked their daily herbal cleanse and the biotin formula. I also like their lotion.
I’m hooked on 100PercentPure’s balms, shampoo, neck cream, Argan oil, eye cream, and spf protection. They have a handful of products with wheat in them, the lash lengthening mascaras, the hair serum and vegetable mask. I can’t say I’ve cared much for their make up or primer.
Acure has many gluten free products, but I had reactions to them because of glycerin, soy, etc. Maybe an option for others.
Zuzu Luxe is also Gabrielle Cosmetics.
Red apple lipstick mascara is worth it’s price!!!
Ultra Pure is another for cosmetics and I’d choose Everyday Minerals for anything foundation or eyes, over them any day.
Still struggling with finding body wash/bar soap. Frustrating! But social networking, following on Facebook, etc. helps with leads.
Wendi Sudhakar
Hey y’all! After years of dealing with really bad gluten issues and having a really hard time finding products that are truly gluten free and dealing with health issues due to gluten overload, I took my geology background and developed a line of face and body care products that are 100% GRAIN FREE–no grains of any kind. My company is Kudarat skincare (www.kudaratskincare.com). Please come by and check us out!
wesixcooks
This is a great list; thank you so much for taking the time to put it together! I am a nurse, and also non-Celiac gluten sensitive. I always had terrible problems with my eye makeup irritating me until I switched to all gluten free. Despite what the medical community believes, obviously some people are sensitive to gluten topically. All of my personal care products now are gluten free. Some folks may do fine with it, while others like myself may experience problems. I’ve never had another symptom as soon as I made the switch! I use Too Faced shadows and liners, Maybelline mascara, and a lot of Desert Essence shampoos, conditioners, deodorant, lotions, etc. Thanks again!
Vickie
So Too Faced is gluten free? I have the Too Faced Natural Eyes palette and really enjoy it.
MK
Thank you so much for this useful post. I’m gluten intorlerant. It has been so difficult for me to know whether or not some makeup products that I use are gluten free. Things with wheat or any other kind of gluten breaks my skin out. Again thank you so much.
Angie
Jane Iradele will is GF
There are a few more missing o. Your list.
AfterGlow Cosmetics
Not everyone with a gluten intolerance/sensitivity is affected by cosmetics containing gluten. But as soon as you really care about it and start looking into it, it can be overwhelming.
Thank you for this list and thank you so much for including us! Gluten-free products are an important part of our brand and ideology. I’m so happy to represent one of the industry pioneers.
Gary Mansfield
Do you do a hamper range i have a client who is gluten intolerant and has colonic disease .
Budget £50-60
Can you help?
Tina
I contacted It cosmetics and they said that there make up is NOT gluten free. But your list is the second one that says they are. I’m very confused, who did you contact and what did they say exactly?
Vickie
I had been using the It Cosmetics CC cream (love it) but it has hydrolyzed wheat protein as an ingredient.
Lillyth
I use Jane Iredale. Only the mascara contains gluten (there are gluten free ones though). I am SUPER sensitive to gluten in skincare. Like, I break out in hives. So you can all rest assured that if I don’t react to it, you probably went either.
It is very pricey. Completely worth the extra dough though. It is by far the best makeup I’ve ever used.
Ann Hayes
Thank you for the list and all comments were helpful, as a Celiac my skin too is sensitive and certain makeup leaves me with red burning , itchy skin, Thanks everyone!
E
There’s even Dermatitis Herpetaformis- an awful, blister-like rash that some of us can get if gluten even touches your skin for too long!! Eeek
Kari
All of our Motives products are gluten free with the exception of Motives
Collagen Core Lipstick. http://bit.ly/MotivesKia
Cora
I know that the Mayo clinic claims that gluten cannot be absorbed by the skin but there is something wrong with that statement. My daughter is gluten free (she has Hashmotos) and she applied an eye cream which IMMEDIATELY made her thyroid swell.
Jaime
Cora, my wee 4yr old gal also absorbs. She’s a celiac. She’s been allergy tested and they say she doesn’t react to skin contact with gluten. However, if that wee gal uses finger paints (any art supply) or a makeup that contains gluten she gets massive welts on her hands and spikes a fever. She also end up having a full blown gluten reaction. I think they’re wrong too.
Sheila
I agree. Since taking gluten out of my diet, now I have severe allergic skin reactions. From lotions, hair care products or touching wheat products by accident.
Elaine
Gluten CAN be absorbed, just not with everyone. My safety rule is ‘anything that goes on the skin, goes into the skin;.
Veronica
Younique is also gluten free, made in the USA, cruelty free, hypoallergenic, free of harmful chemicals, long lasting and they created a foundation that supports abused women and children.
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/VeronicaWatts/products/landing
Jenna
I’m so confused. My friend has been researching gluten free products for both her and I. She found a site that said Tresseme and Nuetregena are gluten free, is this not true?
ana
You forgot Tarte Cosmetics. No gluten.
Jax
They still have barley in some products
sunny fenske
I contacted the company, they advised it is a **synthetic barley extract*** that contains no gluten.
Helen Marshall
I have to add another company that claims to be gluten free in their advertisements but have gluten containing products.. tata harper. Not using it, scared to get a reaction 🙁 even though their products look good.
Allison
With so many people concerned about gluten intolerance or sensitivities, I am proud to represent a company that is entirely Gluten Free, Beauty Society! And with a 12 month money back guarantee, you can shop with confidence 🙂