Coty || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Coty

Manufacturer: Coty, Inc.

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	5	to	9
product count	16 (browse)
ingredient count	37
(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:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other 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 16 products by Coty

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: body spray (1), facial powder (5), fragrance for men (1), fragrance for women (1)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	5 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	6 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
EUGENOL	7	56%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COUMARIN	7	46%	1 products	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL	6	62%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT	6	61%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL	6	61%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL	6	60%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)	5	82%	2 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	1 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
D&C RED 30 LAKE	5	72%	2 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	5 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	5 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
BENZOPHENONE-2	5	67%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRONELLOL	5	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	4	81%	4 products	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SD ALCOHOL 39C	4	77%	1 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C RED 4	1	73%	1 products	none identified
MINERAL OIL	4	73%	2 products	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	2 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
TALC	3	86%	5 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	5 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	3 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	5 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	1 products	none identified
CETYL ACETATE	1	93%	1 products	none identified
HEDIONE	1	89%	1 products	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	2 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	3 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE	1	83%	2 products	Occupational hazards
D&C YELLOW 5 ZIRCONIUM LAKE	0	100%	2 products	none identified
CALCIUM SILICATE	0	93%	3 products	none identified
WATER	0	0%	2 products	innocuous

* 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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C RED 4
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		EUGENOL
Cancer - limited evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BENZOPHENONE-2, FD&C YELLOW 5, GERANIOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL

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 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		D&C RED 30 LAKE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, FD&C YELLOW 5

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
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	FD&C RED 4
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		D&C RED 30 LAKE

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 30 LAKE
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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT, EUGENOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C BLUE 1, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BENZOPHENONE-2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT

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		BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, LANOLIN
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant		ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		D&C RED 30 LAKE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent		ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZOPHENONE-2, CETYL ACETATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, FD&C RED 4, GERANIOL, HEDIONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LANOLIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		CALCIUM SILICATE, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	EUGENOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		COUMARIN, GERANIOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	BHT
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	BENZOPHENONE-2, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	D&C RED 30 LAKE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC STEARATE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		MAGNESIUM CARBONATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
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	CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, HEDIONE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CALCIUM SILICATE, CETYL ACETATE, FD&C RED 4, LANOLIN, IRON OXIDES, 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
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
Occupational hazards related to handling		LIMONENE, 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		SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BHT, CALCIUM SILICATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C YELLOW 5, GERANIOL, HEDIONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LANOLIN, LINALOOL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, IRON OXIDES, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC STEARATE

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)
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CETYL ACETATE, MINERAL OIL, TALC, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT, TALC, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, MINERAL OIL, ZINC STEARATE

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 respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BENZOPHENONE-2, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN