PAULA DORF CAKE MASCARA FOR EYES, FOXY
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Paula Dorf by Paula Dorf 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 |
Ingredients from packaging: STEARIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BEESWAX, SHELLAC, PVP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, CYCLOMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, THIMEROSAL, MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES
Directions from packaging: Use with water. For more staying power, apply using Paula Dorf Transformer. To create thicker lashes layer cake mascara between applications of Paula Dorf Perfect Lash Primer.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| THIMEROSAL | 10 | 46% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 5 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| IRON OXIDES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 1 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| SHELLAC | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 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) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, THIMEROSAL |
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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | THIMEROSAL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SHELLAC | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | THIMEROSAL, THIMEROSAL, THIMEROSAL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | THIMEROSAL |
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 | THIMEROSAL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | THIMEROSAL, PROPYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, THIMEROSAL |
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 persistent | PROPYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | THIMEROSAL, 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) |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | BUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | CYCLOMETHICONE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARIC ACID | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | THIMEROSAL |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | CYCLOMETHICONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | IRON OXIDES, STEARIC ACID, SHELLAC, BEESWAX, BUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | STEARIC ACID |
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 | IRON OXIDES, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | THIMEROSAL, STEARIC ACID | |
| Not known to be a wildlife or environmental toxin | BEESWAX, BUTYLPARABEN, SHELLAC | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, CYCLOMETHICONE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | THIMEROSAL |
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) |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, THIMEROSAL | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | THIMEROSAL |
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 | THIMEROSAL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN |
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