Loreal True Match Super-Blendable Liquid Makeup, Warm Nude Beige || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LOREAL TRUE MATCH SUPER-BLENDABLE LIQUID MAKEUP, WARM NUDE BEIGE

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Superior Preference by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG 10 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates, Polyglyceryl 4 Isostearate, Hexyl Laurate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Panthenol, May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica, FIL.

Directions from packaging: Shake well before using. Apply before sun exposure.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. 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
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-10 DIMETHICONE	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, 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
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CYCLOHEXASILOXANE	1	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HEXYL LAURATE	0	94%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE	1	88%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE	0	100%	none identified
ISODODECANE	0	100%	none identified
ISOEICOSANE	0	100%	none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE	0	100%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-10 DIMETHICONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 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		GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE
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		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
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	CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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		TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
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), SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
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)
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		TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, METHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, ISOEICOSANE, ISODODECANE, HEXYL LAURATE, GLYCERIN, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE

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		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN