NARS BLUSH (ALL COSMETICA SHADES)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: NARS by NARS Cosmetics
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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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: TALC, BHA, MICA, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 30 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), RED 33 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), MANGANESE VIOLET, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, RED 34 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), DC RED #36, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, CARMINE, STEAROXY DIMETHICONE, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, CETYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN, PROPYLPARABEN
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| BHA | 10 | 49% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRICLOSAN | 7 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN) |
| PIGMENT RED 4 DC RED #36 | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| D&C RED 30 LAKE RED 30 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 5 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 33 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 4 | 89% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 4 | 82% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE RED 34 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION) | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | 2 | 84% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | 2 | 87% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CARMINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MANGANESE VIOLET | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETYL ACETATE | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| STEAROXYDIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PIGMENT RED 4, TRICLOSAN, D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Possible human carcinogen | BHA |
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 | TRICLOSAN, BHA | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C RED 30 LAKE |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | TRICLOSAN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C RED 30 LAKE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | TRICLOSAN | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | PIGMENT RED 4, METHYLPARABEN, BHA |
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 moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | BHA | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | D&C RED 30 LAKE |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN, BHA | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN |
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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | BHA |
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 bioaccumulative | ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MANGANESE VIOLET, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE, CETYL ACETATE, CARMINE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN, PIGMENT RED 4, BHA, D&C RED 30 LAKE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA, IRON OXIDES |
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 sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC, D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN, BHA |
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) |
| Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | MICA | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC | |
| High human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | BHA | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, CARMINE, BHA |
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) |
| Not known to be a wildlife or environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, MICA, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, METHYLPARABEN, D&C RED 33 ALUMINUM LAKE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | TRICLOSAN, BHA, PIGMENT RED 4, PROPYLPARABEN, MANGANESE VIOLET, D&C RED 30 LAKE, CETYL ACETATE, CARMINE |
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 moderate doses | TALC, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, CETYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Classified as irritant | TRICLOSAN |
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 | STEAROXYDIMETHICONE | |
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN, STEAROXYDIMETHICONE, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, BHA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PIGMENT RED 4, TRICLOSAN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, CETYL ACETATE, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE |
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 | TALC |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHA |
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