Lola Cosmetics Loves Lips Trio, Plumper-Powder-Pigment, Think Pink (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LOLA COSMETICS LOVES LIPS TRIO, PLUMPER-POWDER-PIGMENT, THINK PINK (2006 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

high 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), 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.

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ingredients

	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

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		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)

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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		MYRISTYL LACTATE, D&C RED 6 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		MYRISTYL LACTATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 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		GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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	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

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), TALC, 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

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		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
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 sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC, ZINC STEARATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	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

Miscellaneous*

*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

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 STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

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)
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

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		TALC, GLYCERIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
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

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		ZINC STEARATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CASTOR 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		TRIBEHENIN, ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), METHYLPARABEN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CETYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		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		HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, MENTHONE GLYCERIN ACETAL, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR
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, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), C10-30 CHOLESTEROL/ LANOSTEROL ESTERS, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN

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		TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, ZINC STEARATE, CI 77499
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA

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		SILICA,
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)
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