Physicians Formula Powder Finish Concealer Stick, Green; Light 01; Yellow (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PHYSICIANS FORMULA POWDER FINISH CONCEALER STICK, GREEN; LIGHT 01; YELLOW (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Physicians Formula by Physicians Formula Cosmetics

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

87%

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

Ingredients from packaging: OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, ISODECYL ISONONANOATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE, TRICAPRYLIN, ISODECYL DEACONATE, OZOKERITE, CANDELILLA WAX, KAOLIN, OCTYLDODECANOL, CERESIN, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BEESWAX, BHT, HYDROXYLATED MILK GLYCERIDES, ISOHEXADECANE, LAUROYL LYSINE, NYLON-12, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, TALC, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, ULTRAMARINES.

Directions from packaging: Choose a shade close to your natural skintone to conceal imperfections. Dot on over area to be concealed. Can be used alone or follow with physicians formula le velvet powder finish makeup and blend edges. Powder lightly for lasting coverage.

Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) (; 15nm; size_assumed)	10	87%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE	9	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
SILICA	7	69%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (May Contain)	3	86%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
TALC (May Contain)	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ULTRAMARINES (May Contain)	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
KAOLIN	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ISOHEXADECANE	0	94%	none identified
CERESIN	0	93%	none identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE	1	88%	none identified
OCTYLDODECANOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRICAPRYLIN	1	76%	Enhanced skin absorption
HYDROXYLATED MILK GLYCERIDES	0	100%	none identified
ISODECYL DEACONATE	0	100%	none identified
ISODECYL ISONONANOATE	0	100%	none identified
LAUROYL LYSINE	0	100%	none identified
TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE	0	100%	none identified
NYLON-12	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	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 high doses		TRICAPRYLIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Cancer - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA

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		TRICAPRYLIN, KAOLIN, BHT, BUTYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
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 - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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		ULTRAMARINES
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		KAOLIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		TRICAPRYLIN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BHT

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		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		TRICAPRYLIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN

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 human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA

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		IRON OXIDES
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES, TRICAPRYLIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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	SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SILICA, OCTYLDODECANOL, OZOKERITE, BUTYLPARABEN
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)	KAOLIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLPARABEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Limited evidence of any toxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, BEESWAX, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		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		SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, TALC, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, OZOKERITE, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OCTYLDODECANOL

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		TRICAPRYLIN
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		SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OZOKERITE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, OCTYLDODECANOL, DIMETHICONE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), CERESIN, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE, TALC, NYLON-12, LAUROYL LYSINE, ISOHEXADECANE, ISODECYL ISONONANOATE, ISODECYL DEACONATE, HYDROXYLATED MILK GLYCERIDES
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS

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		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, KAOLIN, TALC

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)
Cancer - strong evidence - immune system	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	SILICA
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT