Exuviance from Neostrata Cover Blend Multi-Function Concealer, Beige 40; Light 01; Sand (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

EXUVIANCE FROM NEOSTRATA COVER BLEND MULTI-FUNCTION CONCEALER, BEIGE 40; LIGHT 01; SAND (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Exuviance by NeoStrata

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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'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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 9.1-12.4%, ZINC OXIDE 1.7-2.1%, VARIES BY SHADE. OTHER INGREDIENTS: WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, TALC, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ISOTRIDECYL ISONONANOATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, C9-15 FLUROALCOHOL PHOSPHATES, BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID, ARGININE, VITAMIN E, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN A, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, METHICONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN, POLYACRYLIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, CHLOROPHENESIN. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDE BLACK, IRON OXIDE YELLOW, IRON OXIDE RED.

Directions from packaging: Using fingertip, apply concealer using a dab/pat motion until desired coverage is achieved, then blend evenly.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product, keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children.

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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
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) ZINC OXIDE 17 (Active Ingredient)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITAMIN A	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE 9.1-12.4% (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
ARGININE	3	79%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
POLYACRYLIC ACID	3	72%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES IRON OXIDE BLACK (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHLORPHENESIN CHLOROPHENESIN	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLUCONOLACTONE	1	93%	none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID	0	100%	none identified
C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE C9-15 FLUROALCOHOL PHOSPHATES	0	100%	none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE	0	100%	none identified
METHICONE	0	99%	none identified
ISOTRIDECYL ISONONANOATE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLUCONOLACTONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE
Cancer - limited evidence		VITAMIN A
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYACRYLIC ACID

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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ARGININE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		VITAMIN A,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		VITAMIN A
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		CHLORPHENESIN, CHLORPHENESIN
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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), VITAMIN A, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, METHYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CHLORPHENESIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		ARGININE

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
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ARGININE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, POLYACRYLIC ACID
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
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	SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POTASSIUM SORBATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		POLYACRYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ARGININE
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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), TRIETHANOLAMINE, TALC, POLYACRYLIC ACID
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), VITAMIN A, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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		VITAMIN A, PROPYLPARABEN, METHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PHOSPHOLIPIDS, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, 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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ISOTRIDECYL ISONONANOATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CHLORPHENESIN, C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE, BEHENOYL STEARIC ACID, ARGININE

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		VITAMIN A
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ARGININE
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)