theBalm Plump Your Pucker Holiday Kit (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

THEBALM PLUMP YOUR PUCKER HOLIDAY KIT (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 11/14/06 brand: theBalm by theBalm Cosmetics

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

84%

data gap

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98% of blushs have lower concerns
96% of eye shadows have lower concerns
99% of lip gloss 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), 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: POLYBUTENE, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) OIL, ISOCETYL STEARATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, BEESWAX, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIOCTYL ADIPATE, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, FLAVOR, MENTHOL, POLYGLYCEROL-3 BEESWAX, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, OCTYL PALMITATE, TRIBEHENIN, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) BUTTER, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, PROPYL GALLATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RED 7 LAKE (MC), YELLOW 5 LAKE (MC), IRON OXIDES (MC), BLUE 1 LAKE (MC), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (MC), MICA (MC), CARMINE (MC), RED 6 LAKE (MC), RED 27 LAKE (MC), MANGANESE VIOLET (MC), ULTRAMARINES (MC), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (MC), CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (MC), CYCLOMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER, TALC, TRIBEHENIN, BEESWAX, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, CARMINE (MC), ULTRAMARINES (MC), WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, RED 33 CI 17200, FLAVOR

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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
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)
FLAVOR	4	100%	Miscellaneous
D&C RED 27 LAKE (May Contain)	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
D&C RED 33 RED 33 CI 17200	4	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
D&C RED 7 LAKE (May Contain)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
PROPYL GALLATE	4	65%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
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
MENTHOL	3	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE DIOCTYL ADIPATE	3	78%	Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (May Contain)	3	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ULTRAMARINES (May Contain)	2	90%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN (May Contain)	1	84%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CASTOR OIL	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE	2	78%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CARMINE (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE	0	94%	none identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE	1	92%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOCETYL STEARATE	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TRIBEHENIN	1	86%	Enhanced skin absorption
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	none identified
D&C RED 6 LAKE (May Contain)	1	76%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER	0	100%	none identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE	0	100%	none identified
POLYGLYCERLY 3 BEESWAX POLYGLYCEROL-3 BEESWAX	0	100%	none identified
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE	0	100%	none identified
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE	0	100%	none identified
SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE	0	99%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) BUTTER	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX	0	93%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX	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		D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE

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		SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		CASTOR OIL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		D&C RED 27 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM 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)
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	D&C RED 33
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any		D&C RED 6 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 33, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, PROPYL GALLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
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		ULTRAMARINES, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PROPYL GALLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MENTHOL
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 27 LAKE, D&C RED 7 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		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYL GALLATE, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		POLYBUTENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC
Not suspected to be persistent		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA, 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		POLYBUTENE, TALC
One or more animal studies show no adverse any effects at high doses		CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ULTRAMARINES, TRIBEHENIN
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, ISOCETYL STEARATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
Classified as toxic or harmful	products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips	SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at low doses		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MENTHOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human respiratory toxicant		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, 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		FLAVOR

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, IRON OXIDES, TALC, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MENTHOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CASTOR OIL, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CARMINE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BEESWAX, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ULTRAMARINES, MENTHOL

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		POLYBUTENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, 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		PROPYL GALLATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYBUTENE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ISOCETYL STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		TRIBEHENIN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ISOCETYL 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		POLYBUTENE, ISOCETYL STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CASTOR OIL, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		FLAVOR, TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TALC, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, POLYGLYCERLY 3 BEESWAX, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT, C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYL GALLATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MICA, TALC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		CYCLOMETHICONE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN