KISS MY FACE FACE FACTOR PARABEN FREE, SPF 30
last updated: 06/28/07 brand: Kiss My Face by Kiss My Face Corporation
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sunscreen: SPF 15-30
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| HIGH | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*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.
Active ingredient UV |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (6.5%) |
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| OCTISALATE (4%) |
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (2.5%) |
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| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (1.7%) |
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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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Note from EWG: Unlike many other kinds of personal care products, sunscreen can provide health benefits, protecting against the sun's cancer-causing UV radiation. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Health officials recommend wearing sunscreen as one of many important steps to minimize skin cancer risk. (more sun safety tips)
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients- Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.0%, Butyl Methoxybenzoylmethane(Avobenzone) 2.5%, Titanium Dioxide 1.7% Inactive Ingredients- Deionized Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Linoleic Ester, Dimethicone, Tricontanyl PVP, 1,2-Octanediol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Oat Protein, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-C30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lipoic Acid, Tyrosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, EDTA, Shitake Extract
Directions from packaging: Apply liberally 20 minutes before exposure to sun.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Keep out of eyes. RInse with water to remove. Stop use and ask doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
user reviews & comments
| mnemonicdevice |  | "I wanted to like this product, but being immune-compromised, I wear sun-screen ALL the time & it's too heavy & greasy for daily use, but would probabl ..." | Read more. | |
| peichy | | "this is the best sunscreen ever! my whole family loves it and this is what my kids and myself wear daily. ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE 6.5% (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTISALATE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE 4.0% (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| EDTA | 3 | 78% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | 2 | 84% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TYROSINE | 2 | 81% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) BUTYL METHOXYBENZOYLMETHANE(AVOBENZONE) 2.5% (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| LINOLEIC ACID LINOLEIC ESTER | 1 | 93% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SORBITAN OLEATE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ACRYLATES/C10-C30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN OAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HERICIUM ERINACEUM (YAMABUSHITAKE) MUSHROOM EXTRACT SHITAKE EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRICONTANYL PVP | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 1,2-OCTANEDIOL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 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 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 | TYROSINE, SORBITAN OLEATE, GLYCERIN, EDTA, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
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 | EDTA, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
| 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, TYROSINE, GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), OCTISALATE |
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 | TYROSINE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | ALPHA LIPOIC ACID |
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 | TYROSINE, GLYCERIN | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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 human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
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) |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | EDTA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SORBITAN OLEATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, LINOLEIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | TYROSINE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERIN |
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 | EDTA | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | TYROSINE | |
| 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 low doses | OCTISALATE, LINOLEIC ACID | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, EDTA |
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 | SORBITAN OLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TYROSINE, TRICONTANYL PVP, OCTISALATE, LINOLEIC ACID, HERICIUM ERINACEUM (YAMABUSHITAKE) MUSHROOM EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, ALLANTOIN, 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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | TYROSINE, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN | |
| 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) | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE |
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