Parfums de Coeur || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

Manufacturer: Parfums de Coeur

Brands: Prince Matchabelli, Designer Imposters, Parfums de Coeur

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range	6	to	8
product count	19		(browse)
ingredient count	20
(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 company -- 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 company:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: 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 19 products by Parfums de Coeur

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: antiperspirant/deodorant (1), body spray (4), fragrance for men (1), fragrance for women (5)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	7 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)	6	65%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTANE	6	79%	5 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
ISOBUTANE	6	79%	4 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
TARTRAZINE	5	70%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	4 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)
BENZOPHENONE-2	5	67%	1 products	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPANE	4	77%	4 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 39C	4	77%	2 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
SD ALCOHOL 1	4	77%	1 products	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
D&C RED 33	1	75%	1 products	none identified
FD&C YELLOW 6	1	70%	2 products	none identified
SUNSET YELLOW	4	70%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
OCTISALATE	3	68%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	5 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)	2	73%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A	1	93%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C GREEN 5	1	91%	1 products	none identified
WATER	0	0%	7 products	innocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company 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		FD&C YELLOW 6, SUNSET YELLOW
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BENZOPHENONE-2, FD&C YELLOW 5, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TARTRAZINE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		D&C RED 33, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A

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, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, TARTRAZINE, FD&C YELLOW 6

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		TARTRAZINE, SUNSET YELLOW
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, FD&C YELLOW 6
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), OCTISALATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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, TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C YELLOW 6, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUNSET YELLOW
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		PROPANE, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 1

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, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		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
Human any toxicant - strong evidence		BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, BENZOPHENONE-2
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Not suspected to be persistent		BENZOPHENONE-2, FD&C YELLOW 6, OCTISALATE, SUNSET YELLOW
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), D&C GREEN 5, D&C RED 33, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, TARTRAZINE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE

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)
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	BENZOPHENONE-2
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, SD ALCOHOL 39C, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTISALATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPANE
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	D&C GREEN 5
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C YELLOW 6, SUNSET YELLOW,
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		BUTANE, ISOBUTANE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), D&C RED 33, 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, SD ALCOHOL 1

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, SD ALCOHOL 1
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BUTANE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TARTRAZINE, 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)
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTANE, ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		D&C GREEN 5

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 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE