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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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor), Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil (Meadowfoam), Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera Wax), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lanolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut), Copernicia Cerifera Wax (Carnauba), Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol Acetate, Jojoba Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba), Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil (Mango), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), PEG 8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Benzophenone 3, May Contain (+/-): CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake, Red 6 Lake), CI 77491, 77492, 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake)
Directions from packaging: Application Tips: Add fullness to the lips by lining the outer edges of the lip line with the Reverse Lip Liner ~ blend upwards and out to soften the line and give lift to the mouth. For a natural look fill in the lips with your favorite PlantLove lipstick For a professional, polished look line the lips with one of Cargo's smooth Lip Pencils ~ apply with feathery application strokes and blend with a cotton swab for a soft line.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 54% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BHT | 7 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-8 | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 5 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 6 LAKE) | 3 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE CI 15985 (YELLOW 6 LAKE) | 3 | 89% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 82% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ISOPROPYLPARABEN | 3 | 87% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CI 77491 | 2 | 76% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| D&C RED 7 CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES 77492 | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL (CASTOR) | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (COCONUT) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL (JOJOBA) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| D&C RED 6 LAKE | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LIMNANTHES VERSICOLOR (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL (MEADOWFOAM) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED OIL MANGIFERA INDICA SEED OIL (MANGO) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CYBIDIUM GRANDIFLORUM (ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT CYMBIDIUM GRANDIFLORUM FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX CANDELILLA CERA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX (CARNAUBA) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CI 77491, BHT |
*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 | BHT | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
*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 | PEG-8, D&C RED 6 LAKE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), ISOPROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | BHT |
*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 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LANOLIN, BHT |
*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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES, MICA |
*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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| 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 | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-8, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA |
*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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
*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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CASTOR OIL | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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.
*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 | MICA, BHT, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | CI 77491 |
*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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CI 77491, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN |
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