Maybelline Cream Foundation Tan/Dark 1 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MAYBELLINE CREAM FOUNDATION TAN/DARK 1

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Maybelline by L'Oréal

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

81%

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), 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: Octinoxate (4.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Tribehenin, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Laureth-4, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propylparaben, Silk Powder, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissma (Avocado) Oil, Tocopherol, Alcohol Denat., Caffeine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Aluminum Hydroxide. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Mica.

Directions from packaging: Shake well. Apply smoothly and blend with fingertips 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
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, 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/ PPG-18/ 18 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)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	4	86%	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
SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT.	4	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
CAFFEINE	4	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-4	3	96%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE	1	94%	none identified
HEXYL LAURATE	0	94%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
TRIBEHENIN	1	86%	Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE	0	100%	none identified
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE	0	100%	none identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL PERSEA GRATISSMA (AVOCADO) OIL	0	100%	none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE	0	100%	none identified
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
SILK POWDER	0	94%	none identified
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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CAFFEINE

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, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		CAFFEINE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 1

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE
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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		CAFFEINE
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, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), 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 human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
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), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CAFFEINE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TALC
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)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TRIBEHENIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
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	PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CAFFEINE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 1, 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), TALC, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
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 moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAFFEINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LAURETH-4

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		LAURETH-4, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		TRIBEHENIN, SD ALCOHOL 1, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, LAURETH-4, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SILK POWDER, TALC, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, GLYCERIN, HEXYL LAURATE, DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CAFFEINE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE

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

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CAFFEINE, 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, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL