ELIZABETH ARDEN FLAWLESS FINISH BARE PERFECTION MAKEUP, BEIGE 40; BISQUE 25; BUFF 26; CAMEO 24; GOLDEN BEIGE 06; HONEY 27; IVORY 21; SUNBEIGE 03; VANILLA 22, SPF 8 (2005 FORMULATION)
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Elizabeth Arden by Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| 9 | UVB hazard/exposure score |
| 6 | UVA hazard/exposure score |
| 3 | sunscreen instability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (4%) |
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This product contains the following chemical(s) that may provide UV protection in addition to what is reflected above: NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE. We did not find relevant chemical absorption spectrum in the publicly available technical literature that would allow us to estimate the impacts of these chemicals. Therefore, our rating system may underestimate the effectiveness of this product.
Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.
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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 4.0%. OTHER INGREDIENTS: WATER, ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, OLEIC ACID, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 40, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, RETINYL LINOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, SUCROSE LAURATE, TREHALOSE, LECITHIN, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, TRIDECYL SALICYLATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, PEG-40 STEARATE, SORBITAN PALMITATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, CARBOMER, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, KAOLIN, SILICA, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONOL, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
Directions from packaging: Smooth onto moisturized skin before sun exposure.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (; 15nm; size_assumed) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 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 |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| 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 |
| PEG-40 STEARATE | 4 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LECITHIN | 3 | 70% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL LINOLEATE | 5 | 69% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | 4 | 88% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| OLEIC ACID | 1 | 82% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| KAOLIN | 1 | 79% | Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| SORBITAN STEARATE | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-40 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SORBITAN PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRIDECYL SALICYLATE | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIMETHICONOL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SUCROSE LAURATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TREHALOSE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL LINOLEATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | PEG-40 STEARATE, KAOLIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL LINOLEATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TRIDECYL SALICYLATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, LECITHIN | |
| 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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL LINOLEATE | |
| 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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 high doses | RETINYL LINOLEATE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | LECITHIN, KAOLIN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), 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) |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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 PALMITATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, OLEIC ACID, SILICA, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL LINOLEATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-40 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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, XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES, SORBITAN STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| 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 STEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | SORBITAN PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEIC ACID |
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 | PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| 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, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN PALMITATE, RETINYL LINOLEATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, POLYSORBATE-40, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, OLEIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLOMETHICONE, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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 | BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TREHALOSE, SUCROSE LAURATE, RETINYL LINOLEATE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONOL, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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), RETINYL LINOLEATE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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