NARS Lipliner Pencil, Rosebud || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NARS LIPLINER PENCIL, ROSEBUD

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: NARS by NARS Cosmetics

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's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Talc, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake and Red 6 (CI 15850), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica, Red 21 and Red 21 Lake (CI 45380), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947)

Directions from packaging: Application Technique:Begin by resting hand on chin to steady. Top Lip: Start at the peaks of the bow. With two downward strokes, create a "V". Return to the peaks of the bow. Draw two straight lines downward to the outer corners of the mouth. Bottom Lip: Draw a semi-circle in the middle of the lip following the natural kip line. Using the side of the sharpened point, lay the liner in the natural ridge at the corner of the mouth and draw a line inward to meet the semi-circle. Once the lip has been defined, use the smooth back end of the pencil to soften and blend the line. Application Tips:For extra long lasting color - Line the lips to define. Continue to fill in the lips with soft, feathered strokes. Apply lipstick over pencil. The pencil stain will enable the color to last for hours. For more full lips - Line just the inside of the natural lip line using one of the deeper shades. Dark colors tend to create depth and decrease size. To diminish full lips - Line just the inside of the natural lip line using one of the deeper shades. Dark colors tend to create depth and decrease size. For more defined lips - Apply liner following the natural lip line, then fill in with lipstick. Using a pencil one shade deeper, reline the lips and feather in the color just in the outer corners working in. This will create a dramatic effect.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C RED 30 RED 30 (CI 73360)	1	73%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 10 LAKE (CI 47005)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410)	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CI 77499	3	74%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985)	2	70%	none identified
RHUS SUCCEDANEA (JAPANESE) FRUIT WAX RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX	1	99%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET	0	94%	none identified
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES	0	100%	none identified
CI 77492	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL	0	94%	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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CI 77499, 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 developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM 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		D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), RETINYL PALMITATE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 10 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

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)

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		TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		D&C RED 30, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES, CI 77499, 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		TALC
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, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of any toxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, CI 77499, RETINYL PALMITATE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

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		CI 77499, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, RETINYL PALMITATE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CARMINE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		RHUS SUCCEDANEA (JAPANESE) FRUIT WAX
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)

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
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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, RETINYL PALMITATE, RHUS SUCCEDANEA (JAPANESE) FRUIT WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CI 77492, CI 77499
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		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TALC, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES

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 moderate doses		CI 77499
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MICA,
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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CI 77499
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)