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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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS: KIMORA'S KISS KIT: MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), POLYBUTENE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOCETYL STEARATE, BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: RED 28 (CI 45410), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), RED 7 (CI 15850), RED 6 (CI 15850), YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), TIN OXIDE (CI 77861).
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | 4 | 83% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 28 (May Contain) | 2 | 68% | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 (May Contain) | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| D&C RED 6 (May Contain) | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| D&C RED 7 (May Contain) | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| MICA (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| TIN OXIDE (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | 1 | 93% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| POLYBUTENE | 1 | 92% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOCETYL STEARATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | 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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5, D&C RED 28, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE |
*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 | FD&C YELLOW 5, D&C RED 28 | |
| 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 | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER |
*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 very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE |
*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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN |
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | D&C RED 28 | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYBUTENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | 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 | POLYBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| 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, OCTYLDODECANOL |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL 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) | D&C RED 28, | |
| 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 | ISOCETYL STEARATE |
*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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | POLYBUTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | 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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), MINERAL OIL, ISOCETYL STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | OCTYLDODECANOL |
*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) |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ISOCETYL STEARATE | |
| Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern | POLYBUTENE | |
| 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 | POLYBUTENE, PROPYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOCETYL STEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TIN OXIDE, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, MINERAL OIL, ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER |
*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 | MINERAL OIL, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | TIN OXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA |
*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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SILICA |
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