Maybelline Expert Eyes Twin Brow & Eye Pencils, Blonde; Charcoal Grey; Dark Brown; Light Brown; Medium Brown; Velvet Black; Auburn (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MAYBELLINE EXPERT EYES TWIN BROW & EYE PENCILS, BLONDE; CHARCOAL GREY; DARK BROWN; LIGHT BROWN; MEDIUM BROWN; VELVET BLACK; AUBURN (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Maybelline by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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78% of eye liners have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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

Ingredients from packaging: JAPAN WAX, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, OZOKERITE, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, LANOLIN, SILICA, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BHT, BUTYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE.

Directions from packaging: For brow, enhance your natural brow line by covering brow area with tiny, feather-like strokes. Blend evenly. Removes easily with Maybelline 100% Oil Free Makeup Remover or with soap and water.

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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
HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL	8	75%	Contamination concerns (MERCURY, ARSENIC, LEAD, GOSSYPOL, PESTICIDES, PCBS)
SILICA	1	69%	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
FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	5	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
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)
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
SORBITAN STEARATE	1	92%	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
RHUS SUCCEDANEA (JAPANESE) WAX JAPAN WAX	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL	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		POLYSORBATE-60
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT

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 any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT, POLYSORBATE-60
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL

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		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

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 endocrine disruption		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT
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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		LANOLIN, BHT

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

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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SILICA, OZOKERITE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYSORBATE-60
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID

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		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		CITRIC ACID, OZOKERITE, SORBITAN STEARATE, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, BHT

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		SORBITAN STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-60, METHYLPARABEN, OZOKERITE, LANOLIN, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		RHUS SUCCEDANEA (JAPANESE) WAX
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		BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CITRIC ACID, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL

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		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, BHT

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		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA
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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID