Clarins Skin-Smoothing Eye Mask (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLARINS SKIN-SMOOTHING EYE MASK (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Clarins by Clarins of Paris

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: AQUA, CAPRYLIC/CAPRICTRIGLYCERIDE, ORYZA SATIVA, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ROSA CENTIFOLIA, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SERENOA SERRULATA, PRUNUS ARMENIACA, ROSA CANINA, PEG-23M, PEG-6, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH 7, CICHORIUM INTYBUS, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TRICLOSAN, SODIUM CHLORIDE

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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
PEG-23M	5	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-6	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
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)
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-7	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY)	2	89%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLYACRYLAMIDE	3	71%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN	1	93%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
PALMITIC ACID	1	76%	Neurotoxicity
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
ORYZA SATIVA (BROWN RICE)	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT)	0	100%	none identified
ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE)	0	100%	none identified
ROSA CANINA FRUIT	0	100%	none identified
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
WATER AQUA	0	0%	innocuous

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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		POTASSIUM SORBATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL
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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-23M, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, TRICLOSAN, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PEG-23M,
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-23M, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		TRICLOSAN
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		PEG-6
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL
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		POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		PALMITIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PEG-6

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 studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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 skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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		POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG-23M
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		TRICLOSAN

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)		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE,
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	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-6, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		PEG-23M,
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 broad systemic effects at low doses		TRICLOSAN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYACRYLAMIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PEG-23M
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TRICLOSAN, PROPYLPARABEN

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		PEG-23M, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PALMITIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYACRYLAMIDE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PALMITIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FRUIT, PEG-23M, TRICLOSAN, SODIUM CITRATE, ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE), PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT), ORYZA SATIVA (BROWN RICE), LAURETH-7, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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		PHENOXYETHANOL

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
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN