Jane Iredale PureLash Lengthening Mascara || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

JANE IREDALE PURELASH LENGTHENING MASCARA

last updated: 02/21/08 brand: Jane Iredale by Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, Ltd.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

77%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua; Algae Extract; Beeswax; Stearic Acid; Glycerin; Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba)Wax; Hydroxyethylcellulose; Panthenol; Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein; Cellulose; Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract; Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract; Oleic Acid; May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77489; CI 77491; CI 77492; CI 77499); Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891); Ultramarines (CI 77007).

Directions from packaging: This product comes with a wand applicator. Rock the mascara wand at the base of the eye lashes first, then brush out to the tips

user reviews & comments

	Marcella	"Great product. Very nature, no clumping, and easy to wash off. I would buy this again. ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 8272	"Real Purity has a far better Mascara. The Jane Iredale is a bit irritatating, I had to use disposable mascara wands with it to lessen the irritation ..."	Read more.
	littlebird	"Great mascara! I have sensitive eyes and this does not flake off and bother them. Of the multitude of mascaras that I have tried, this is my top pick. ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ULTRAMARINES (May Contain)	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
OLEIC ACID	1	82%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN	1	95%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
VANILLA TAHITENSIS (VANILLA) FRUIT EXTRACT VANILLA TAHITENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALGAE EXTRACT	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX	0	93%	none identified
CELLULOSE	0	0%	innocuous
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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), OLEIC ACID
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN

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		HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		OLEIC ACID
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		GLYCERIN

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 human case studies show possible skin allergy effects		HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES
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	OLEIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL, STEARIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN

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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, ULTRAMARINES
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BEESWAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, GLYCERIN, OLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 low doses		OLEIC ACID, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ALGAE 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		STEARIC ACID
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED 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		BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		GLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), VANILLA TAHITENSIS (VANILLA) FRUIT 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		OLEIC ACID, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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		CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		GLYCERIN
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)