Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder, Bronzer; Green; Peach; Tanslucent (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MULTI-COLORED PRESSED POWDER, BRONZER; GREEN; PEACH; TANSLUCENT (2005 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

86%

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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: TALC, MICA, NYLON-12, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, LAUROYL LYSINE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, CETYL DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CARMINE, D&C RED NO. 30 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE.

Directions from packaging: To reduce dark spots and achieve a natural finish, apply powder lightly over face and neck. For the most even application, be sure to tap excess powder from the puff before applying. For a flawless finish, remove excess powder with tissue. For best results on dry to very dry skin, apply moisturizer prior to using powder.

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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
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 30 LAKE (May Contain)	5	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) (; 15nm; size_assumed)	4	81%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (May Contain)	3	86%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ULTRAMARINES (May Contain)	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CARMINE (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2	0	100%	none identified
LAUROYL LYSINE	0	100%	none identified
OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE	0	100%	none identified
CETYL DIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
NYLON-12	0	94%	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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS

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		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 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)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		D&C RED 30 LAKE

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 moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
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		PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		ETHYLPARABEN, 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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, 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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		IRON OXIDES, MICA, D&C RED 30 LAKE

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 respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES, ETHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Limited evidence of any toxicity		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, MICA
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC, D&C RED 30 LAKE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at 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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, IRON OXIDES, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CARMINE
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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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 high doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL

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		CETYL DIMETHICONE
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, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, 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		CETYL DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NYLON-12, LAUROYL LYSINE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2

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		TALC, MICA, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, 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 biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN