Zhen Ying Yang Shadow Changer, Gold/Silver; Green/Pink (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ZHEN YING YANG SHADOW CHANGER, GOLD/SILVER; GREEN/PINK (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Zhen by Zhen Beauty

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

BUY ONLINE/BETTER PRODUCTS

see online retailers

98% of eye shadows 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), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: TALC, OCTYL PALMITATE, ZINC STEARATE, TRICAPRYLIN, CERESIN, WATER, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, LECITHIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ASCORBYL PALMITATE. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE FREENS, CARMINE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ALUMINUM POWDER, BRONZE POWDER, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE NO. 1 ALUMINUM LAKE.

Directions from packaging: After applying matte or satin eye shadow to eyelid, use an eye shadow brush and apply Shadow Changer over the matte or satin eye shadow that is already on the eyelid.

user reviews & comments

NEW! No reviews or ratings yet. Log in and be the first to leave a comment!

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
ALUMINUM POWDER (May Contain)	9	82%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	6	75%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LECITHIN	6	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C BLUE NO. 1 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE FD&C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, 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
BRONZE POWDER (May Contain)	4	79%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CHROMIUM OXIDE FREENS (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
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
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (May Contain)	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CARMINE (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
CERESIN	0	93%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE	1	92%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain)	1	89%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
TRICAPRYLIN	1	76%	Enhanced skin absorption
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		TRICAPRYLIN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Cancer - strong evidence		ALUMINUM POWDER
Cancer - moderate evidence - cardiovascular and cancer		BRONZE POWDER
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		BRONZE POWDER
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		LECITHIN
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)
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 high doses		TRICAPRYLIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		TRICAPRYLIN
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, 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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC STEARATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ALUMINUM POWDER
Known human immune system toxicant		IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence	AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LECITHIN

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), TALC, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BRONZE POWDER
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC STEARATE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES, MICA

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 no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRICAPRYLIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TALC
Limited evidence of any toxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
Limited evidence of any toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ZINC STEARATE, FD&C RED 40 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
Known human respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ALUMINUM POWDER
Known human respiratory toxicant		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Known human hematologic toxicant		BRONZE POWDER
Known human respiratory toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CARMINE, BRONZE POWDER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN

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		ZINC STEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, BRONZE POWDER

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 low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TALC
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

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		ZINC STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ZINC STEARATE, TRICAPRYLIN
Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	LECITHIN
Insufficient data to determine safety		BRONZE POWDER
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		ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		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		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CERESIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TALC, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, ALUMINUM POWDER

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		ZINC STEARATE, ALUMINUM POWDER
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TALC, MICA, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		BRONZE POWDER

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 - limited evidence - immune system		BRONZE POWDER
One or more animal studies show respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN