SMASHBOX EYESHADOW TRIO
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Smashbox by Smashbox 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: INGREDIENTS: CAMERA READY: TALC, ZINC STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, NYLON-12, LAUROYL LYSINE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, SILICA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, CI 77499, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ULTRAMARINES, YELLOW 5 LAKE, MANGANESE VIOLET, CARMINE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BLUE 1 LAKE.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 7 | 72% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 5 | 73% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) | 4 | 82% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ZINC STEARATE | 4 | 77% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (May Contain) | 3 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| MICA (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CI 77499 (May Contain) | 3 | 74% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | 2 | 92% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption |
| IRON OXIDES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ULTRAMARINES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CARMINE (May Contain) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BORON NITRIDE | 1 | 91% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAUROYL LYSINE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| NYLON-12 | 0 | 94% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), METHYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CI 77499 |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM 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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE |
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 | ULTRAMARINES, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM 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 animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | PROPYLPARABEN, ULTRAMARINES | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of immune toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC STEARATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, CARMINE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CI 77499, ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NYLON-12, MANGANESE VIOLET, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BORON NITRIDE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CI 77499 |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BORON NITRIDE |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ULTRAMARINES | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZINC STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL |
| 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 respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 | CI 77499, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, MICA, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | |
| Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | CI 77499, ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, DIMETHICONE, CARMINE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES |
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 | CI 77499, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NYLON-12, MICA, METHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | ZINC STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, MANGANESE VIOLET, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, 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 high doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MINERAL OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
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 | ZINC STEARATE | |
| 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 | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ZINC STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CI 77499, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NYLON-12, MINERAL OIL, LAUROYL LYSINE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BORON NITRIDE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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 moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), MINERAL OIL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, 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 biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Cancer - strong evidence - immune system | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
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