Estée Lauder Intuition Fragrant Body Powder (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ESTéE LAUDER INTUITION FRAGRANT BODY POWDER (2005 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

70%

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), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS: MICA; BARIUM SULFATE; KAOLIN; SILICA; INTUITION; FRAGRANCE (PARFUM); METHICONE; POTASSIUM SORBATE; CITRAL; HYDROXYCITRONELLAL; ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE; HYDROXYISOHEXYL; 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE; CINNAMYL ALCOHOL; LIMONENE; BUTYLPHENYL; METHYLPROPIONAL; ISOEUGENOL; HEXYL CINNAMAL; COUMARIN; GERANIOL; LINALOOL; BENZYL CINNAMATE; CITRONELLOL; BENZYL BENZOATE; TITANIUM; DIOXIDE (CI 77891)

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE INTUITION	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SILICA	7	69%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BARIUM SULFATE	6	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL	6	64%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYCITRONELLAL	5	62%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE	5	62%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CINNAMYL ALCOHOL	6	60%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOEUGENOL	6	59%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRAL	6	57%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BENZYL BENZOATE	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
CITRONELLOL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
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
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BENZYL CINNAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
KAOLIN	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
METHICONE	0	99%	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		CITRAL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ISOEUGENOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GERANIOL, BARIUM SULFATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LIMONENE, COUMARIN
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 high doses		KAOLIN, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, ISOEUGENOL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		BARIUM SULFATE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		LYRAL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE

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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CITRAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL, KAOLIN, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		BARIUM SULFATE

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		LILIAL, BENZYL BENZOATE

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	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		LYRAL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		BARIUM SULFATE

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BENZYL CINNAMATE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LILIAL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ISOEUGENOL, CITRAL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		BARIUM SULFATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	KAOLIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL
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 broad systemic effects at low doses		COUMARIN
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
Known human respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		LIMONENE
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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 suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BARIUM SULFATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		LIMONENE, BENZYL BENZOATE

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		LYRAL, BENZYL CINNAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, LILIAL,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CITRONELLOL
Classified as irritant		CITRAL

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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), LYRAL, LINALOOL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, LILIAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BARIUM SULFATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA

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		KAOLIN, MICA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		BARIUM SULFATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BENZYL BENZOATE, 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)
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ISOEUGENOL, CITRAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA