Delux Beauty Tintstik for the Lips, Bubbles, SPF 15 (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DELUX BEAUTY TINTSTIK FOR THE LIPS, BUBBLES, SPF 15 (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Delux Beauty by Delux Beauty Products

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

84%

data gap

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64% of lip balms have lower concerns
35% of lipsticks have lower concerns
22% of sunscreen: lip balms have lower concerns

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.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

6	UVB hazard/exposure score
4	UVA hazard/exposure score
5	sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%)

OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (6%)

This product contains the following chemical(s) that may provide UV protection in addition to what is reflected above: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO). We did not find relevant chemical absorption spectrum in the publicly available technical literature that would allow us to estimate the impacts of these chemicals. Therefore, our rating system may underestimate the effectiveness of this product.

Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.

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

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (7.5%), OXYBENZONE (6.0%) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, BEESWAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX (CANDELILLA), OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (OLIVE), RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (CASTOR), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (ROSEMARY), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, TOCOPHEROL, ECHINACEA PURPUREA, GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN), MAY CONTAIN: MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDE (CI 77491, CI 77499), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850:1), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)

Warnings from packaging: Discontinue use if signs of irritation occur. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C RED 30 LAKE	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CI 77491 (May Contain)	2	76%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CI 77499 (May Contain)	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 (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS OIL (CASTOR)	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN)	1	88%	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (OLIVE)	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER)	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (ROSEMARY)	0	100%	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)	0	99%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX (CANDELILLA)	0	93%	none identified
HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL	0	93%	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 cells show inconclusive, but potentially positive mutation results		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CI 77491
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CI 77499

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		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		CASTOR OIL

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 30 LAKE
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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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
Limited evidence of immune system (sensitization) toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CI 77499, MICA, D&C RED 30 LAKE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES

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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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	CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		CI 77499, MICA, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)

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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CASTOR OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CASTOR OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), 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		BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Insufficient data to determine safety		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CASTOR OIL

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CI 77491, CI 77499

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 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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CI 77499
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CI 77491
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)