MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MAC POWERPOINT EYE PENCIL (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: MAC by Estée Lauder

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: CYCLOMETHICONE; C11-12 ISOPARAFFIN; PARAFFIN; POLYBUTENE; HYDROGENATED; COTTONSEED OIL; SIMMONDSIA CHINESIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL; CERESIN; OZOKERITE; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; TOCOPHEROL; MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA); MICA; TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891); IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499); ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000); BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163); CARMINE (CI 75470); CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (CI 77288); FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510); MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742); ULTRAMARINES (CL 77007); BLUE 1 LAKE (CL 42090); YELLOW 5 LAKE (CL 19140)

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ALUMINUM POWDER	7	82%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL	8	75%	Contamination concerns (MERCURY, ARSENIC, LEAD, GOSSYPOL, PESTICIDES, PCBS)
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (CL 42090)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CI 77491	2	76%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
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
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PARAFFIN	2	80%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET	0	94%	none identified
CERESIN	0	93%	none identified
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINESIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	1	87%	none identified
C11-12 ISOPARAFFIN	0	100%	none identified
CI 77492	0	100%	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		TOCOPHEROL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PARAFFIN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Cancer - strong evidence		ALUMINUM POWDER
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CI 77499, CI 77491

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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL

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		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Limited evidence of nervous system toxicity		ALUMINUM POWDER
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE

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 immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Not suspected to be persistent		CI 77499, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, POLYBUTENE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CARMINE
Not suspected to be persistent		IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CI 77491
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA
Not suspected to be persistent		PARAFFIN, MANGANESE VIOLET, ALUMINUM POWDER, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CYCLOMETHICONE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE

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)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CYCLOMETHICONE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
One or more animal studies show no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE,
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	OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN
Possible human respiratory toxicant		ALUMINUM POWDER
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		CI 77499, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity		CI 77499, CI 77491, MICA
Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity		POLYBUTENE
Low human health concern based on exposure and toxicity		ALUMINUM POWDER
Moderate human health concern based on exposure and toxicity		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PARAFFIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CERESIN
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		PARAFFIN, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, CI 77491, CI 77499, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CARMINE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE

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)
Not known to be a wildlife or environmental toxin		IRON OXIDES, POLYBUTENE, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, CI 77499, CI 77491, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PARAFFIN, MICA, ALUMINUM POWDER, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		MANGANESE VIOLET, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CARMINE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)

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		PARAFFIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CYCLOMETHICONE, OZOKERITE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYBUTENE

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)
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, TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CERESIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CI 77492, CI 77499, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), C11-12 ISOPARAFFIN, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ALUMINUM POWDER
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		CI 77491

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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOMETHICONE