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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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: LIP CONDITIONER: RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/LANOSTEROL ESTERS, OCTYLDODECANOL, MYRISTYL LACTATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, HYDROGENATED CASTORE OIL, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, CETYL PALMITATE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BEESWAX, MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, PALMITYOL, OLIGOPEPTIDE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, TRIBEHENIN, SORBITAN ISOSOTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PLAVOR, PROPYLPARABEN. LIP POWDER: TALC, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, SILICA, ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUBMER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN (+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, CI 77499, MICA, RED 6 LAKE, RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE.
| 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 |
| SILICA | 7 | 69% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR PLAVOR | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MYRISTYL LACTATE | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| D&C RED 7 LAKE | 4 | 73% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TALC | 3 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards |
| ZINC STEARATE | 3 | 76% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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 |
| HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | 2 | 94% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL | 2 | 91% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | 1 | 93% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CETYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRIBEHENIN | 1 | 86% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| D&C RED 6 LAKE | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/ LANOSTEROL ESTERS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUBMER) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE PALMITYOL OLIGOPEPTIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIETHYLHEXANOIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE SORBITAN ISOSOTEARATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL HYDROGENATED CASTORE OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
*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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | MYRISTYL LACTATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CI 77499 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
*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 | MYRISTYL LACTATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | MYRISTYL LACTATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C RED 6 LAKE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | D&C RED 7 LAKE |
*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 | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC STEARATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
*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), MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC STEARATE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | CI 77499, IRON OXIDES, MICA | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
*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 | MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TRIBEHENIN, 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 | OCTYLDODECANOL, CASTOR OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC, ZINC STEARATE, D&C RED 7 LAKE |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CI 77499 |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR |
*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 STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CASTOR OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL |
*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) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZINC STEARATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, TALC | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OCTYLDODECANOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CETYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as irritant | MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL |
*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 | ZINC STEARATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CASTOR OIL | |
| 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 | ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIBEHENIN, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), METHYLPARABEN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL, CETYL PALMITATE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, 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 | C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/ LANOSTEROL ESTERS, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 |
*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 | ZINC STEARATE, CI 77499, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA, TALC |
*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 | SILICA | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN | |
| 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 respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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