BRAND: Prince Matchabelli

Manufacturer: Parfums de Coeur

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

 4 to 7

product count

9 (browse)

ingredient count

35

    

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients used by this brand:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this brand:
Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes


See all 9 products by Prince Matchabelli

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: body spray (2), facial powder (2), fragrance for men (2), fragrance for women (2), moisturizer (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
FRAGRANCE8100%9 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
METHYLPARABEN865%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLENE GLYCOL758%3 productsCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
BUTANE579%4 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
ISOBUTANE579%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
TARTRAZINE570%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA659%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 40577%3 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
MINERAL OIL173%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
D&C ORANGE 4270%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
PROPYLPARABEN482%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPANE478%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 39C477%4 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
D&C RED 33175%1 productsnone identified
LANOLIN471%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
FD&C YELLOW 6170%3 productsnone identified
SUNSET YELLOW470%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
PETROLATUM192%1 productsContamination concerns (PAHS)
LANOLIN ALCOHOL287%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
TALC386%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5282%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BENZOPHENONE-2379%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE274%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
D&C YELLOW 10173%1 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL LAURATE373%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
STEARIC ACID272%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C BLUE 1183%1 productsnone identified
GLYCERIN274%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE188%1 productsnone identified
D&C GREEN 5186%1 productsnone identified
POLYSORBATE-20181%1 productsnone identified
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE180%2 productsOccupational hazards
CARBOMER093%1 productsnone identified
WATER00%5 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.



Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   SUNSET YELLOW
Cancer - limited evidence   SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BENZOPHENONE-2, D&C ORANGE 4, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TARTRAZINE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   D&C RED 33, FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   MINERAL OIL
Possible mutagen   PETROLATUM

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   D&C ORANGE 4
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, TARTRAZINE

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN, TARTRAZINE, SUNSET YELLOW
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin D&C ORANGE 4
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes D&C RED 33, D&C YELLOW 10, FD&C YELLOW 6
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL LAURATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics   D&C RED 33, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TARTRAZINE, SUNSET YELLOW
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of any disruption   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption   METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   BENZOPHENONE-2, D&C GREEN 5, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SUNSET YELLOW

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant   FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human any toxicant - strong evidence   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at high doses   BENZOPHENONE-2

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be persistent   BENZOPHENONE-2, D&C YELLOW 10, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL LAURATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LANOLIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, SUNSET YELLOW
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CARBOMER, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, D&C RED 33, DIMETHICONE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, PETROLATUM, WATER
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TARTRAZINE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips BENZOPHENONE-2, MINERAL OIL
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SD ALCOHOL 39C
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TALC
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   FD&C YELLOW 5, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FD&C YELLOW 6, SUNSET YELLOW, GLYCERIN, D&C ORANGE 4, POLYSORBATE-20,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
reproductive - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   SD ALCOHOL 40
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   CARBOMER, D&C GREEN 5, D&C RED 33, D&C YELLOW 10, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, TARTRAZINE
Classified as a high human health priority   PETROLATUM
Classified as medium human health priority   FD&C BLUE 1
Classified as a low human health priority   LANOLIN, WATER

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   BUTANE, DIMETHICONE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOBUTANE, LANOLIN, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE-20, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TALC, TARTRAZINE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SUNSET YELLOW

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTANE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   D&C GREEN 5, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, POLYSORBATE-20, TALC
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   METHYLPARABEN

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BENZOPHENONE-2, D&C GREEN 5, D&C ORANGE 4, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN

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