Max Factor MAXwear Lip Color, Feisty Fuschia 545 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MAX FACTOR MAXWEAR LIP COLOR, FEISTY FUSCHIA 545

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Max Factor by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

85%

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), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Step 1: Isododecane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylparaben, Propylene Carbonate. May contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Red 30 Lake, Carmine, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 7 Lake. Step 2: Polybutene, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Flavor / Aroma, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oleyl Alcohol, Propylparaben, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid. May contain: Red 30 Lake, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Red 28 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Carmine, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 7.

Directions from packaging: Step 1: Apply the 8-hour Lip Color to clean lips and let dry 1 - 2 minutes before pressing lips together. Step 2: Apply the expertly matched gloss topcoat for multi-reflecting color and shimmer.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
D&C RED 30 LAKE	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR FLAVOR / AROMA	4	100%	Miscellaneous
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 40 LAKE	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE	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
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
D&C RED 7 LAKE	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 28 LAKE	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 7	0	75%	none identified
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE	2	70%	none identified
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OLEYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	1	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PALMITIC ACID	1	76%	Neurotoxicity
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE	0	100%	none identified
ISODODECANE	0	100%	none identified
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE	0	100%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		PALMITIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE

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 any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE

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		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE
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		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		PALMITIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 28 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		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN

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		POLYBUTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PETROLATUM
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		D&C RED 30 LAKE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYBUTENE, PETROLATUM
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
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	OLEYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PROPYLENE CARBONATE, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		UNSPECIFIED 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		POLYBUTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PETROLATUM
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), PALMITIC ACID, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		OLEYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		PROPYLENE CARBONATE

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		POLYBUTENE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PALMITIC ACID, OLEYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR
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		EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, ISODODECANE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL

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)