ELIZABETH ARDEN CERAMIDE TIME COMPLEX MOISTURE CREAM, SPF 15
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Elizabeth Arden by Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| MEDIUM | UVB sunburn protection |
| LOW | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (6%) |
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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), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Octyl Methoxycinnamate (6% w/w)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl Octanoate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone Copolyol, Squalane, Aluminum Distearate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Urea, Sphingolipids, Ceramide 3, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Serine, Chitosan Lactate, Plant Pseudocollagen, Beta Glucan, Hydrolyzed Oat Flour, Disodium EDTA, Aluminum Citrate, Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Directions from packaging: Apply to face and throat to moisturize and protect. Apply daily as last step in skincare regime before makeup.
Warnings from packaging: Warnings:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children.
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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 |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (6% W/W) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ALUMINUM DISTEARATE | 5 | 83% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALUMINUM CITRATE | 4 | 81% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SODIUM LACTATE | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| UREA | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SQUALANE | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CHITOSAN LACTATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCINE | 1 | 79% | none identified |
| BETA-GLUCAN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CERAMIDE 3 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETYL OCTANOATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED OAT FLOUR | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PLANT PSEUDOCOLLAGEN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SPHINGOLIPIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETYL DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| SERINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 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 | UREA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SODIUM LACTATE |
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 | UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CITRATE, ALUMINUM DISTEARATE |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LACTATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA, HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | SODIUM LACTATE | |
| 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 | SODIUM LACTATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | UREA, SODIUM HYALURONATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM CITRATE |
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 | SODIUM PCA, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CHITOSAN LACTATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | SODIUM LACTATE | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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 photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CHITOSAN LACTATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, ALUMINUM CITRATE, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LACTATE, GLYCINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UREA, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SERINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LACTATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UREA, GLYCERIN, GLYCINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALUMINUM DISTEARATE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) |
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 | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | SQUALANE, UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETYL DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM DISTEARATE | |
| 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 | UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALUMINUM DISTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SQUALANE, SPHINGOLIPIDS, SERINE, PLANT PSEUDOCOLLAGEN, HYDROXYCAPRYLIC ACID, HYDROLYZED OAT FLOUR, HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CETYL OCTANOATE, CHITOSAN LACTATE, CERAMIDE 3, ALUMINUM CITRATE, BETA-GLUCAN |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ALUMINUM DISTEARATE, ALUMINUM CITRATE |
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 | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CHITOSAN LACTATE |
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