Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Mousse Makeup, Bisque; Ginger; Honey (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ELIZABETH ARDEN FLAWLESS FINISH MOUSSE MAKEUP, BISQUE; GINGER; HONEY (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Elizabeth Arden by Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

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's animal testing policy is unknown.

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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, ISOBUTANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, TALC, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, MINERAL OIL, PROPANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, STEARIC ACID, COCOYL SARCOSINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, OCTYL STEARATE, OCTYL PALMITATE, DIOCTYL ADIPATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, PETROLATUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN, STEARONE, CELLULOSE GUM, LITHIUM STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.

Warnings from packaging: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120^?F. Do not use near flame or while smoking. Keep out of reach of children.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ISOBUTANE	6	79%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
LITHIUM STEARATE	5	78%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE	4	88%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (; 15nm; size_assumed)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPANE	4	77%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE DIOCTYL ADIPATE	3	78%	Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCOYL SARCOSINE	2	73%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE	1	92%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE OCTYL STEARATE	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CELLULOSE GUM	1	80%	none identified
STEARONE	0	94%	none identified
WATER	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CELLULOSE GUM
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC 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		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, LITHIUM STEARATE

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, COCOYL SARCOSINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		PROPANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, LITHIUM STEARATE

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, 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)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
Known human immune system toxicant		LANOLIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, PROPANE, PETROLATUM, ISOBUTANE, LITHIUM STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC, PETROLATUM, LITHIUM STEARATE, ISOBUTANE
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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CELLULOSE GUM, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
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	ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPANE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at low doses		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANE, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM, BUTYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE

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		LITHIUM STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ISOBUTANE, PETROLATUM, PROPANE

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 high doses		LITHIUM STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MINERAL OIL, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE

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, LITHIUM STEARATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE
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		STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPANE, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, LITHIUM STEARATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, LANOLIN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOBUTANE, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, STEARONE, TALC, 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		BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		FRAGRANCE

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		MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		LITHIUM STEARATE

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, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM
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)