Ultima II Wonderwear Long Wearing Cheek Color (Blush; Mocha; Peach; Pink; Plum; Rose; Tawny) (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ULTIMA II WONDERWEAR LONG WEARING CHEEK COLOR (BLUSH; MOCHA; PEACH; PINK; PLUM; ROSE; TAWNY) (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Ultima II by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

83%

data gap

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44% of blushs have lower concerns

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

Ingredients from packaging: BORON NITRIDE, POLYETHYLENE, ZINC STEARATE, TALC, DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, PTFE DIMETHICONOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, IRON OXIDES, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED NO. 30 LAKE, MANGANESE VIOLET, ULTRAMARINES, CARMINE.

Directions from packaging: Brush across cheeks with short, outward strokes.

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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
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 30 LAKE (May Contain)	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 27 LAKE D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
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)
D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE D&C RED NO. 6 BARIUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	90%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	3	89%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) (; 15nm; size_assumed)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C RED 7 LAKE D&C RED NO. 7 CALCIUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
ZINC STEARATE	3	76%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ULTRAMARINES (May Contain)	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PTFE (TEFLON)	2	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID)
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
BORON NITRIDE	0	91%	Enhanced skin absorption
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain)	1	89%	none identified
DIMETHICONOL	0	100%	none identified
ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE	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		PTFE (TEFLON), POLYETHYLENE, MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 27 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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		POLYETHYLENE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C RED 30 LAKE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE

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, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, POLYETHYLENE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 7 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE, D&C RED 27 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)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		ZINC STEARATE, 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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES, POLYETHYLENE, MINERAL OIL, ETHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		D&C RED 6 BARIUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC STEARATE
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		MICA, PTFE (TEFLON), FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		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		ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, IRON OXIDES, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, FD&C YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, DIMETHICONE, 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), MINERAL OIL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE

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		ZINC STEARATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
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		POLYETHYLENE, ZINC STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PTFE (TEFLON), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MINERAL OIL, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, BORON NITRIDE

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		MICA, TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC 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)
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		POLYETHYLENE
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN