VICTORIA'S SECRET VERY VOLUPTUOUS LIP PLUMPER, TINTED (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

VICTORIA'S SECRET VERY VOLUPTUOUS LIP PLUMPER, TINTED (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Victoria's Secret by Victoria's Secret

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

87%

data gap

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37% of lip plumpers have lower concerns
29% of lipsticks have lower concerns

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, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: POLYBUTENE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, ATELOCOLLAGEN, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 7 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), MINERAL OIL, YELLOW 5 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION), IRON OXIDES, SILICA SILYLATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, TRIISOSTEARYL CITRATE, FLAVOR, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
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
D&C RED 7 LAKE RED 7 LAKE (LABEL ABBREVIATION)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYLPARABEN	3	84%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM SACCHARIN	2	80%	Neurotoxicity
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE	1	80%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	none identified
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE	0	100%	none identified
SILICA SILYLATE	0	100%	none identified
ATELOCOLLAGEN	0	100%	none identified
TRIISOSTEARYL CITRATE	0	100%	none identified
MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM SACCHARIN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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		SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM SACCHARIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		D&C RED 7 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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 - any		D&C RED 7 LAKE

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 7 LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 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		BUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		ISOBUTYLPARABEN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		IRON OXIDES, MICA

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)		SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, SODIUM SACCHARIN
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	BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ISOBUTYLPARABEN, MICA, FD&C YELLOW 5 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 cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		FLAVOR

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 suspected to be an environmental toxin		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 moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), MINERAL OIL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
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		POLYBUTENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIISOSTEARYL CITRATE, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, FLAVOR, ATELOCOLLAGEN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM SACCHARIN, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, SILICA SILYLATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, MINERAL OIL, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL

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		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, 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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN