MAYBELLINE SHADOW STYLIST Eyeshadow (ALL SHADES) (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MAYBELLINE SHADOW STYLIST EYESHADOW (ALL SHADES) (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Maybelline by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

84%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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

Note: This product formulation was confirmed with the FDA VCRD.

Ingredients from packaging: BORON NITRIDE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER, MANGANESE VIOLET, DIMETHICONE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, BRONZE POWDER, ULTRAMARINES, CARMINE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BLUE 1 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), COPPER POWDER, POLYETHYLENE, SILICA, PUMICE, DIMETHICONOL, KAOLIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ALUMINUM POWDER	7	82%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COPPER POWDER	5	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BRONZE POWDER	4	79%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS	3	86%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYLPARABEN	3	84%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
KAOLIN	1	79%	Occupational hazards
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET	0	94%	none identified
BORON NITRIDE	0	91%	Enhanced skin absorption
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
DEHYDROACETIC ACID	1	85%	Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONOL	0	100%	none identified
PUMICE	0	94%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX	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)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - moderate evidence - cardiovascular and cancer		COPPER POWDER, BRONZE POWDER
Cancer - strong evidence		ALUMINUM POWDER
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, POLYETHYLENE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS

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		KAOLIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		COPPER POWDER, BRONZE POWDER,
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		POLYETHYLENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
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		POLYETHYLENE, ULTRAMARINES
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, KAOLIN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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 studies show weak endocrine disruption		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN

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
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN

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		BRONZE POWDER, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		COPPER POWDER, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA, 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)
One or more animal studies show no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
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	SILICA
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 sense organ toxicity		ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, BUTYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE, ALUMINUM POWDER
Known human respiratory toxicant		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Known human hematologic toxicant		BRONZE POWDER, COPPER POWDER

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, POLYETHYLENE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, DIMETHICONE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CARMINE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, COPPER POWDER, BUTYLPARABEN, BRONZE POWDER
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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		BRONZE POWDER, COPPER POWDER

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BUTYLPARABEN
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE

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		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Insufficient data to determine safety		BRONZE POWDER, COPPER POWDER
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
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		POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PUMICE, DIMETHICONOL, COPPER POWDER, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, BORON NITRIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, KAOLIN, MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		COPPER POWDER
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), DEHYDROACETIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		BRONZE POWDER
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		ALUMINUM POWDER

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		BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - limited evidence - immune system		BRONZE POWDER
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - limited evidence - immune system		COPPER POWDER
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		POLYETHYLENE