BRAND: Lancome

Manufacturer: L'Oréal

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

5 to 9

product count

224 (browse)

ingredient count

126

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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 224 products by Lancome

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: body spray (1), eye makeup remover (1), foundation (1), fragrance for women (1), mascara (2), moisturizer (2), sunscreen: makeup (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%6 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM POWDER782%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE8100%5 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-40 STEARATE470%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA169%1 productsBiochemical or cellular level changes
EUGENOL756%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COUMARIN746%1 productsCancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLPARABEN679%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE476%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-10 DIMETHICONE475%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LILIAL564%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL SALICYLATE662%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL562%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LYRAL662%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT661%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL661%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL660%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOEUGENOL659%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
CITRAL657%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE656%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALUMINUM STEARATE583%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
BENZOPHENONE-1579%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHANOL574%1 productsCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE473%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLPARABEN571%3 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
HEXYLENE GLYCOL567%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE565%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL565%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX494%1 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, PESTICIDES)
SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE488%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE488%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLOXAMER 188282%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%3 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C RED 33175%1 productsnone identified
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL474%1 productsContamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
MINERAL OIL273%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PONCEAU SX473%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
LANOLIN471%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
ACACIA SENEGAL GUM369%2 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE468%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PHENOXYETHANOL467%2 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
HEXYL CINNAMAL465%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%1 productsAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
MAGNESIUM OLETH SULFATE3100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM OLETH SULFATE3100%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
MAGNESIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE394%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
MAGNESIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE394%1 productsContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS386%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
DAIDAI205283%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%2 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%1 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE376%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CI 77491276%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
MICA375%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%3 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings
CI 77499374%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PETROLATUM294%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
ULTRAMARINES290%2 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE189%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PANTHENOL288%3 productsMultiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%2 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES285%3 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN184%2 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE182%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
PARAFFIN280%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL279%1 productsNeurotoxicity
CHOLESTEROL274%1 productsPersistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN274%2 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN274%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
STEARIC ACID274%4 productsNeurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CARMINE094%2 productsnone identified
HEXYL LAURATE094%1 productsnone identified
ISOHEXADECANE094%1 productsnone identified
OZOKERITE191%1 productsnone identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL190%1 productsnone identified
ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER189%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM POLYMETHACRYLATE189%1 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%1 productsnone identified
ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE188%1 productsnone identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE187%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OCTYLDODECANOL187%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL184%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%2 productsnone identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL179%1 productsnone identified
PALMITIC ACID176%2 productsNeurotoxicity
SODIUM SULFATE173%1 productsnone identified
2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL0100%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE0100%1 productsnone identified
CERAMIDE 30100%1 productsnone identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%1 productsnone identified
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE0100%1 productsnone identified
ISODODECANE0100%1 productsnone identified
ISOEICOSANE0100%1 productsnone identified
MORINGA PTERYGOSPERMA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) SEED EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUTAN) ROOT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE0100%1 productsnone identified
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE0100%1 productsnone identified
ROSA GALLICA (FRENCH ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
SIMETHICONE0100%2 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) UNSAPONIFIABLES0100%1 productsnone identified
HYDROGENATED STEARYL OLIVE ESTERS0100%1 productsnone identified
ALLANTOIN094%1 productsnone identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL094%1 productsnone identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN094%1 productsnone identified
POLYCAPROLACTONE094%1 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%2 productsnone identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX093%1 productsnone identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX093%2 productsnone identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE093%1 productsnone identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10093%1 productsnone identified
SORBITAN TRISTEARATE093%1 productsnone identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%1 productsinnocuous
WATER00%7 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)
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   BHT, CHOLESTEROL, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CI 77491, CI 77499, PONCEAU SX, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   EUGENOL, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
Cancer - strong evidence   ALUMINUM POWDER
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - limited evidence   ETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BENZYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, DAIDAI205
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PARAFFIN, PEG-40 STEARATE,
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, D&C RED 33, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CITRAL

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   ETHANOL
Human musculoskeletal toxicant - moderate evidence   ALUMINUM POWDER, ALUMINUM STEARATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   DAIDAI205
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses   LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ISOEUGENOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

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, PONCEAU SX
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
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
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, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LYRAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
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, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, LECITHIN, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM SULFATE, 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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINUM POWDER, ALUMINUM STEARATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENOL, PALMITIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, GERANIOL, ISOEUGENOL, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZOPHENONE-1, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL, CITRAL, GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ULTRAMARINES, POLOXAMER 188
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study   ETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL

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-1, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Associated with endocrine disruption   BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL

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   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOEUGENOL, LANOLIN, LYRAL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   ALUMINUM POWDER, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence   AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LECITHIN
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, POLOXAMER 188
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   BENZOPHENONE-1, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses   MICA

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 products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   MICA, IRON OXIDES, CI 77499
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CHOLESTEROL, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Not suspected to be persistent   ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BENZOPHENONE-1, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARMINE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HEXYL LAURATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ISOEUGENOL, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, LYRAL, MAGNESIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, PALMITIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, STEARIC ACID, MAGNESIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, PONCEAU SX
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, ALUMINUM POWDER, ALUMINUM STEARATE, LILIAL, D&C RED 33, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, ISOHEXADECANE, POLYCAPROLACTONE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM POLYMETHACRYLATE, SODIUM SULFATE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CI 77491, DAIDAI205
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, ETHANOL, PETROLATUM, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLOXAMER 188

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, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Known human respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM POWDER, SILICA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant   CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MICA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses   SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) EUGENOL, STEARIC ACID, 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 DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, ETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   BENZOPHENONE-1, COUMARIN, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, POLOXAMER 188,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BHT, CI 77491, CI 77499
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, MINERAL OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Classified as toxic or harmful products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ALUMINUM STEARATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity   BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CITRAL, ISOEUGENOL, SODIUM POLYMETHACRYLATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM SULFATE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LILIAL
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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, LYRAL, OCTYLDODECANOL, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, POLYSORBATE-80, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LIMONENE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PANTHENOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ULTRAMARINES, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DAIDAI205,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show no adverse any effects at high doses   CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   DIMETHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   PETROLATUM, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALLANTOIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BEESWAX, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARMINE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, D&C RED 33, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, HEXYL LAURATE, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX, PALMITIC ACID, POLYCAPROLACTONE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, MAGNESIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, PONCEAU SX

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   ALUMINUM POWDER, LIMONENE, ETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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   ALUMINUM STEARATE, ETHANOL, LECITHIN, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX, PANTHENOL, ULTRAMARINES
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ALUMINUM STEARATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, BEESWAX, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CARMINE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, DIMETHICONE, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHANOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, LINALOOL, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN WAX, PALMITIC ACID, PARAFFIN, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 STEARATE, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE-80, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM POLYMETHACRYLATE, SODIUM SULFATE, STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, CI 77491, CI 77499, POLOXAMER 188

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   CITRAL, LIMONENE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ISOEUGENOL, LINALOOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
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   BENZYL ALCOHOL, BHT, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   BUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, LYRAL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, PALMITIC ACID, PARAFFIN, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   CHOLESTEROL

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 very low doses   CI 77491
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   ALUMINUM STEARATE, BHT, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MICA, PARAFFIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   ALUMINUM POWDER, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CI 77499
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses   ETHANOL
No workplace limits set products that may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SILICA,
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, CI 77491, CI 77499
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   CHOLESTEROL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, DAIDAI205, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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