Estée Lauder LUCIDITY TRANSLUCENT LOOSE POWDER (ALL SHADES) (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ESTéE LAUDER LUCIDITY TRANSLUCENT LOOSE POWDER (ALL SHADES) (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Estée Lauder by Estée Lauder

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

82%

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 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, 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

Note: This product formulation was obtained from the FDA VCRD.

Ingredients from packaging: POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, FRAGRANCE, TRISODIUM EDTA, BHT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, MICA, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BORON NITRIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, PTFE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ZINC STEARATE, TRICAPRYLIN, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE	9	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	4	81%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE	2	93%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	2	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL	2	89%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PTFE (TEFLON)	2	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
BORON NITRIDE	1	91%	Enhanced skin absorption
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
TRISODIUM EDTA	1	86%	Enhanced skin absorption
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
TRICAPRYLIN	1	76%	Enhanced skin absorption
ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE	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		TRICAPRYLIN
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, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, BHT
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		TRICAPRYLIN, BHT
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
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		TRICAPRYLIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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		TRICAPRYLIN, BHT
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		BHT

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		MICA, IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, 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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TRICAPRYLIN, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE, TRISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	BHT
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ZINC STEARATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Known human respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PTFE (TEFLON)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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		ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL

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		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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 low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, BUTYLPARABEN
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	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	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)
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		ZINC STEARATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		TRICAPRYLIN, 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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BORON NITRIDE, FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE
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		METHYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PTFE (TEFLON)
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		BHT

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		ZINC STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT, MICA
No workplace limits set	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT