OLAY COMPLETE DEFENSE DAILY UV MOISTURIZER, SENSITIVE SKIN, SPF 30
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Olay by Procter & Gamble
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| HIGH | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
Active ingredient UV |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%) |
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| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (6%) |
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| OCTISALATE (2.5%) |
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| OCTOCRYLENE (2.5%) |
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Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.
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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7.5%; Zinc Oxide 6.0%; Octisalate 2.5%; Octocrylene 2.5% ; Inactive Ingredients: Special Blend of: Water; Isohexadecane; Glycerin; Polyacrylamide; C13-14 Isoparaffin; Laureth-7; Cyclopentasiloxane; PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone; Steareth-21; Stearyl Alcohol; Sucrose Polycottonseedate; Niacinamide; Polymethylsilsequioxane; Polyethylene; Behenyl Alcohol; DMDM Hydantoin; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate; Tocopheryl Acetate; Cetyl Alcohol; Panthenol; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Methylparaben; Benzyl Alcohol; Disodium EDTA; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Steareth-2; Oleth-3 Phosphate; Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Directions from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
user reviews & comments
| 52skidoo | "How can this be rated a 2 when it has so many "eths" in it? What about the potential dioxane contamination? Is the data gap that large? I went to b ..." | Read more. | ||
| anonymous 34363 |  | "I love how Olay Complete Defense Sensitive Skin wears -- goes on smooth, not greasy, very lightweight. However, I'm confused. There is NO mention o ..." | Read more. | |
| notjustmakeup | "I agree with 52skidoo. I have been researching at several rating/review sites and all OLay products have excellent reviews/ratings. But when you und ..." | Read more. | ||
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 7 | 64% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 4 | 66% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE | 3 | 94% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| NIACINAMIDE | 2 | 81% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ISOHEXADECANE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| STEARETH-21 | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| STEARETH-2 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE POLYMETHYLSILSEQUIOXANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SUCROSE POLYCOTTONSEEDATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | POLYETHYLENE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OCTISALATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, OCTOCRYLENE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | POLYETHYLENE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, NIACINAMIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | NIACINAMIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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) | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTOCRYLENE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYACRYLAMIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses | NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | STEARETH-2 | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | POLYETHYLENE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | POLYETHYLENE, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYETHYLENE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | STEARETH-21, SUCROSE POLYCOTTONSEEDATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE, OCTOCRYLENE, OCTISALATE, NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm), LAURETH-7, ISOHEXADECANE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO ZINC OXIDE (20-60nm) |
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) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | POLYETHYLENE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NIACINAMIDE |
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