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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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: Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Organic, non-GMO cornstarch; white cosmetic clay
Directions from packaging: Apply with a latex-free wedge. To achieve better coverage, apply our nourisher cream, base foundation, and tinted foundation.
| BLily | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | "Refreshing Mist foundation goes on gently and does not irritate. I chose translucent because I am very pale, but unfortunately it did not have enough ..." | Read more. | |
| MaryMartin | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | "This is the ONLY powder I can wear! Not only is it toxin-free, it makes my skin feel soft, smooth, and positively poreless. I will never, ever go ba ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 50618 | ![]() | "It dried out my skin and didn't cover well. My skin looks better without it. The quality was not worth for the price. ..." | Read more. |
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH (ORGANIC) | 1 | 83% | Occupational hazards |
| CLAY (FILTERED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
*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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
*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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
*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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CLAY |
*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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
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