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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), 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.
| 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 |
| 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) (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| VITAMIN A RETINOL | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | 4 | 83% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| 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) |
| CAFFEINE | 4 | 75% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LAURYL LACTATE | 4 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | 2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MENHADEN OIL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ZINC ASPARTATE | 2 | 82% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | 2 | 71% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE) |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL | 1 | 94% | none identified |
| CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT | 1 | 93% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SQUALANE | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | 1 | 89% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL | 1 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PHYTONADIONE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALNUS FIRMIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARTEMIA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC/ STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHITOSAN ASCORBATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIMETHICONOL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED ULVA LACTUCA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| METHYLSILANOL MANNURONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| RICE AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SHOREA STENOPTERA BUTTER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| DIGLYCERIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*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.
*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) |
*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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