KISS MY FACE EVERYDAY MOISTURIZER, SPF 15
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Kiss My Face by Kiss My Face Corporation
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | 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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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (4%) |
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| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) (7%) |
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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), Miscellaneous, 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: OXYBENZONE, PADIMATE O (PABA). INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, GLYCEROL STEARATE & PEG-100, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, EMULSIFYING WAX, OLIVE OIL, ALOE VERA, ALMOND OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALLANTOIN, LECITHIN, EXTRACTS OF CHAMOMILE, MARIGOLD, SAGE, YARROW, ORANGE BLOSSOMS, LAVENDER, ELDER FLOWERS, FENNEL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE.
Directions from packaging: Apply liberally 20 minutes before sun expose and as needed. Children under 6 months of age; ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product: Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask doctor if: Rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 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 |
| PEG-100 ISOPROPYL MYRISTAT | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) PADIMATE O (PABA) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LECITHIN | 4 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, 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) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | 4 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | 3 | 89% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT SAGE EXTRACT | 1 | 95% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCEROL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| C. LEPTOSEPALA (MARIGOLD) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EMULSIFYING WAX | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT ORANGE BLOSSOMS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT ELDER FLOWERS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN |
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 | PEG-100 ISOPROPYL MYRISTAT, LECITHIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | 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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-100 ISOPROPYL MYRISTAT | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 ISOPROPYL MYRISTAT, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT |
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 | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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) | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE |
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 | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| 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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, PEG-100 ISOPROPYL MYRISTAT, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) EXTRACT, EMULSIFYING WAX, CHOLECALCIFEROL, C. LEPTOSEPALA (MARIGOLD) EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN |
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 very low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
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 | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA | PABA ESTER), RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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