Avon TRUE COLOR Blush (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AVON TRUE COLOR BLUSH (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Avon by Avon Products, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

84%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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: TALC; DIMETHICONE; NYLON; ZINC STEARATE; POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE; CALCIUM SILICATE; BASSIA LATIFOLIA SEED BUTTER; MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER; LECITHIN; C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE; RETINYL PALMITATE; TOCOPHEROL; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; BETA-CAROTENE CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1; DIMETHICONE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER; LAUROYL LYSINE; ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE; POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE; IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA; METHYLPARABEN; BHT; MAY CONTAIN :; MICA; ULTRAMARINES; IRON OXIDES; TITANIUM DIOXIDE; BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE; RED 7 LAKE; RED 6 LAKE; CARMINE

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ingredients

	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
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE BETA-CAROTENE CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN	6	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
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
D&C RED 7 LAKE	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ULTRAMARINES	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	2	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PTFE (TEFLON) POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE	2	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
BETA CAROTENE	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
NYLON FIBERS	1	96%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	none identified
CARMINE	0	94%	none identified
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE	1	89%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
D&C RED 6 LAKE	1	76%	none identified
BASSIA LATIFOLIA SEED BUTTER	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
LAUROYL LYSINE	0	100%	none identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER	0	100%	none identified
CALCIUM SILICATE	0	93%	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 moderate doses		PTFE (TEFLON)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, METHYLPARABEN
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, BHT
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		BHT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		D&C RED 7 LAKE

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		LECITHIN, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 LAKE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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		RETINYL PALMITATE, ULTRAMARINES
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 7 LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN, METHYLPARABEN

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		BHT
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		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)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
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
Known human immune system toxicant		BHT, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence	AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LECITHIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN

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 and humans		IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ULTRAMARINES
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	BHT
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	D&C RED 7 LAKE, ZINC STEARATE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Known human respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PTFE (TEFLON)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA, NYLON FIBERS
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	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)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), IRON OXIDES, RETINYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, CALCIUM SILICATE, CARMINE, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, LECITHIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BETA CAROTENE, BHT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN, ULTRAMARINES

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		TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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		TALC
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BHT, METHYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ZINC STEARATE
Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LECITHIN
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		ZINC STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SILICATE, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PTFE (TEFLON), TALC, NYLON FIBERS, DIMETHICONE ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ISOSTEARYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, BASSIA LATIFOLIA SEED BUTTER, BETA CAROTENE, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

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)
No workplace limits set	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		ZINC STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		MICA, TALC, BHT,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		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)
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.		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT
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)