Lola Cosmetics Pops Eyeshadow Pen, Tangerine Dream/Skyline (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LOLA COSMETICS POPS EYESHADOW PEN, TANGERINE DREAM/SKYLINE (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Lola Cosmetics by Victoria Jackson Cosmetics

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

87%

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, 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: PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OZOKERITE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCYSTALLINA), DIMETHICONE, POLYETHELENE, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX (CARNUBA), VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL (GRAPE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, NYLON 12, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE, MAY CONTAIN (+/-): MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77289), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, 77492), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), CARMINE (CI 75470), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140:1), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)

Directions from packaging: To use: Unscrew cap of color cartridge and remove from the pen. Dip soft tip applicator into well of the cartridge to add more shadow as desired. Apply shadow. For blending, use brush at opposite end of the pen. Unscrew cap over blending brush for use. To change cartridge: Remove color cartridge carefully by holding both the cap and the base of the cartridge in one hand and the pen with the other hand. Pull the 2 ends apart to separate cartridge from pen. Pop-in desired color cartridge, pushing firmly to secure in the pen. Note: Carefully pull out straight to remove cartridge.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE	9	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
POLYETHYLENE POLYETHELENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 40 LAKE	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	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)
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE POLYETHYLENE TERAPHTHALATE	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE	0	100%	none identified
NYLON-12	0	94%	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL (GRAPE)	0	94%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX (CARNUBA)	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, 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		BHT, BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, POLYETHYLENE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		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		ULTRAMARINES, POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, BHT
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, FD&C BLUE 1 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		BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

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 immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BHT

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		IRON OXIDES
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, 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 no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, ULTRAMARINES, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE
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	OZOKERITE, BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		MICA, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, POLYETHYLENE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, DIMETHICONE, CARMINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ULTRAMARINES

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), OZOKERITE, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, BHT
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYETHYLENE, OZOKERITE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, DIMETHICONE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, NYLON-12, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA, BHT

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		BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		POLYETHYLENE, BHT
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)