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SHEER LUSTRE DAY MOISTURIZER WITH ESSENTIAL C EYE CREAM, SPF 15 (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: SHEER by Unilever

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This company conducts animal tests.


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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes


Ingredients from packaging: SHEER LUSTER DAY MOISTURIZER - AVOBENZONE (2.0%) (PARSOL), OCTINOXATE (7.5%), OXYBENZONE (2.0%) WATER (AQUA), OLEYL ALCOHOL, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, DIGLYCERIN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT, LECITHIN, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN, ARTEMIA EXTRACT, ALNUS FIRMIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, LAURYL LACTATE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, MENHADEN OIL, RETINOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONOL, SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM PCA, HYDROLYZED ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, CARBOMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, MICA (CI 77019, ESSENTIAL C EYE CREAM SPF 15 - OCTINOXATE (7.5%), OCTISALATE (3.0%), OXYBENZONE (2.0%)WATER (AQUA), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SHOREA STENOPTERA BUTTER, PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, SILICA, STEARIC ACID, LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE, RICE AMINO ACIDS, ZINC ASPARTATE,CHITOSAN ASCORBATE, RETINOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE, PHYTONADIONE, DIMETHICONE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CARBOMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891),IRON OXIDES (CI 77491)

Directions from packaging: Sheer Luster Day Moisturizer - Every day after cleansing, massage evenly over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, first apply Age-Diffusing Serum., Essential C Eye Cream SPF 15 - Every day after cleansing and toning, gently pat a small amount onto the brow bone and beneath the eye.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
(Active Ingredient)
955%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
(Active Ingredient)
865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA169%Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITAMIN A
RETINOL
570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE483%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)181%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAFFEINE475%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LAURYL LACTATE474%Violations, restrictions & warnings
OCTISALATE
(Active Ingredient)
368%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%Persistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MICA375%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
MENHADEN OIL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES285%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
ZINC ASPARTATE282%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
(Active Ingredient)
273%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL273%Violations, restrictions & warnings
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL271%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
SODIUM PCA271%Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL
094%none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE094%none identified
CETYL PHOSPHATE094%none identified
ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE094%none identified
CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL194%none identified
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT
CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT
193%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SQUALANE193%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL189%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL
188%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
188%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLEYL ALCOHOL187%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHYTONADIONE187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL
BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL
0100%none identified
ALNUS FIRMIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
ARTEMIA EXTRACT0100%none identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT0100%none identified
BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-20100%none identified
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL
BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
0100%none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC/ STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE0100%none identified
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
0100%none identified
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE0100%none identified
DIMETHICONOL0100%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS0100%none identified
HYDROLYZED ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT0100%none identified
LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT
LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT
0100%none identified
LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE0100%none identified
METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE0100%none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS0100%none identified
SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE0100%none identified
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT
0100%none identified
RICE AMINO ACIDS0100%none identified
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
SHOREA STENOPTERA BUTTER0100%none identified
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT099%none identified
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%none identified
DIGLYCERIN094%none identified
DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE094%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN
094%none identified
MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL094%none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL094%none identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES094%none identified
CARBOMER093%none identified
WATER00%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   CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   LAURYL LACTATE
Cancer - limited evidence   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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   PEG-100 STEARATE, MENHADEN OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A, CAFFEINE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence   CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE

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   PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, LECITHIN, LAURYL LACTATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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 cosmetics (concentration limit)   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits   LAURYL LACTATE

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   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 very low doses   STEARIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE
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   TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), 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)
Associated with immunotoxicity   AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses   MICA
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity   ZINC ASPARTATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Known human immune system toxicant   TRIETHANOLAMINE

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   TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not suspected to be persistent   CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   ZINC ASPARTATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAFFEINE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   IRON OXIDES, 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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful   CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, 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 SILICA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
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 OLEYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses   CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, ZINC ASPARTATE
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 kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant   TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses   TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CAFFEINE, PHYTONADIONE
Possible human respiratory toxicant   MICA
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN

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   PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   MENHADEN OIL, PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food   ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAFFEINE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   LECITHIN

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   CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, 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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses   CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   VITAMIN A, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CAFFEINE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   STEARIC ACID, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, SQUALANE, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) OLEYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant   PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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   PEG-100 STEARATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
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   VITAMIN A, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, OLEYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   SHOREA STENOPTERA BUTTER, SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, RICE AMINO ACIDS, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, ZINC ASPARTATE, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SQUALANE, SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE, PHYTONADIONE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, OCTISALATE, METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, MENHADEN OIL, LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE, LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, HYDROLYZED ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONOL, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, DIGLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT, CHITOSAN ASCORBATE, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC/ STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CAFFEINE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ARTEMIA EXTRACT, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, ALNUS FIRMIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL, 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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   TRIETHANOLAMINE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   MICA,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.   OCTISALATE
Interferes with gene expresion   METHYLPARABEN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   PHYTONADIONE
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), CAFFEINE, SILICA

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