Acquarella Nail Polish || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ACQUARELLA NAIL POLISH

last updated: 09/04/08 brand: Acquarella by Acquarella LLC

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

62%

data gap

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0% of nail polishs have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

alternate formulation

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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Acrylic polymer emulsion, Non toxic colorants

Directions from packaging: - Buff clean, bare nails to create a smooth nail surface. - Swab nails with Acquarella Remover only. Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry. - Apply two thin coats of Acquarella Nail Polish.

Warnings from packaging: None - Product is safe for all ages.

user reviews & comments

anonymous 52850	"I like the colors and even without a clear over coat they are very shiny. However, when I use nail polish on my toe nails it tends to last 4 to 6 wee ..."	Read more.
RJ7	"Unbelievable. This is totally different from other water-based nail polishes. Very easy to apply, dries quickly (10 minutes and you're ready to go), ..."	Read more.
wparker	"This is a wonderful product! Stays on just as long as chemical-laden polishes! put on 2 coats and you're good to go! When you first get the product do ..."	Read more.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (FILTERED)	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER STYRENE ACRYLATE COPOLYMER (FILTERED)	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
WATER (DISTILLED)	0	0%	innocuous

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		ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

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

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		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)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

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