Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLARINS ADVANCED EXTRA-FIRMING EYE CONTOUR SERUM

last updated: 02/12/10 brand: Clarins by Clarins of Paris

SCORE

moderate 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 does not test on animals.

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caffeine, Titanium Dioxide, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Leaf Extract, Siloxanetriol Alginate, Lapsana Communis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dextran, Geraniol, Citronellol.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-8	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRONELLOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
CAFFEINE	4	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE	4	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SORBIC ACID	3	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DEXTRAN	2	80%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT	1	97%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	1	90%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA (AGRIMONY) LEAF EXTRACT AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
BIOSACCHARIDE GUM	0	100%	none identified
SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE	0	100%	none identified
ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2	0	100%	none identified
HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
LAPSANA COMMUNIS EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		DEXTRAN, CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, DISODIUM EDTA
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		DEXTRAN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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, CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		CAFFEINE

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		SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		GERANIOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-8, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CITRONELLOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL

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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DEXTRAN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		CAFFEINE

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, DISODIUM EDTA, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
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		SORBIC ACID
Possible human immune system toxicant		CITRONELLOL
Known human immune system toxicant		GERANIOL

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), SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CAFFEINE

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CELLULOSE GUM
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	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SILICA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-8, SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRONELLOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, DEXTRAN, CAFFEINE
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBIC ACID, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PEG-8, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DEXTRAN, CITRONELLOL, CELLULOSE GUM, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

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), GLYCERIN, CAFFEINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GERANIOL, DEXTRAN, CITRONELLOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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		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		SORBIC ACID
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, LAPSANA COMMUNIS 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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE, ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DEXTRAN, CITRONELLOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM, AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA (AGRIMONY) LEAF EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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)
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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)
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
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), SILICA
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CAFFEINE