L'ORéAL TRANSLUCIDE NATURALLY LUMINOUS POWDER, DEEP 04; LIGHT 01; MEDIUM 02; TRANSLUCENT
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: L'Oréal by L'Oréal
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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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: NYLON-12, PTFE, ACRYLATES POLYMER, TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, MINERAL OIL, LAUROYL LYSINE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRISOSTEARATE, IMIDIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, PROPYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES, BARIUM SULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ULTRAMARINES.
Directions from packaging: Place puff inside jar and hold in place. Invert and shake gently. tap excess powder from puff and apply.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (May Contain) (; 15nm; size_assumed) | 10 | 87% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 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 |
| BARIUM SULFATE (May Contain) | 6 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| MINERAL OIL | 5 | 73% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA IMIDIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER ACRYLATES POLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| MICA (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PTFE (TEFLON) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID) |
| IRON OXIDES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ULTRAMARINES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| BORON NITRIDE | 1 | 91% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 1 | 80% | Occupational hazards |
| LAUROYL LYSINE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRISOSTEARATE | 0 | 94% | 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 moderate doses | PTFE (TEFLON) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BARIUM SULFATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | BARIUM SULFATE |
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 | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BARIUM SULFATE |
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 | ULTRAMARINES, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | 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) |
| 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) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Known human immune system toxicant | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, 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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES, MICA, BARIUM SULFATE |
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) | BORON NITRIDE |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ULTRAMARINES, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, BARIUM SULFATE | |
| 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) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PTFE (TEFLON) |
| 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) |
| 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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| 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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | MINERAL OIL | |
| 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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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 | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, NYLON-12, TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE, PTFE (TEFLON), LAUROYL LYSINE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, FRAGRANCE, BORON NITRIDE, BARIUM SULFATE |
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 | MINERAL OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, BARIUM SULFATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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