COVERGIRL CLEAN PRESSED POWDER 135 MEDIUM LIGHT (COOL) (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 08/15/07 brand: Cover Girl by Procter & Gamble
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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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Talc; Zinc Stearate; Kaolin; Oat Flour; Mineral Oil; Fragrance; Quarternium-15; Eucalyptus Oil; Sodium Dehydroacetate; Dimethicone; Camphor; Menthol; Propylparaben; Clove Oil; Methylparaben; BHT; Titanium Dioxide; Iron Oxides; May Contain: Ultramarines
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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 |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| QUATERNIUM-15 QUARTERNIUM-15 | 6 | 65% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | 5 | 58% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MINERAL OIL | 4 | 73% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| 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 |
| ZINC STEARATE | 3 | 76% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| ULTRAMARINES | 2 | 90% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| KAOLIN | 2 | 79% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | 2 | 78% | Occupational hazards |
| EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL EUCALYPTUS OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR OAT FLOUR | 0 | 94% | none identified |
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 | QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, CAMPHOR | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | BHT |
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, QUATERNIUM-15, KAOLIN, BHT | |
| 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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CAMPHOR | |
| 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, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, KAOLIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR, BHT | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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 | QUATERNIUM-15, BHT | |
| 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 | 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 | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Known human immune system toxicant | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL, QUATERNIUM-15, FRAGRANCE, BHT |
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, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC STEARATE | |
| 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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ULTRAMARINES | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC STEARATE, KAOLIN |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL, CAMPHOR |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| 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 broad systemic effects at low doses | QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| 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 | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL, ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, DIMETHICONE, CAMPHOR, BHT | |
| 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 | ZINC STEARATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| 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 | TALC, QUATERNIUM-15, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | MENTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | BHT, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ZINC 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 | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, QUATERNIUM-15, ZINC STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL, FRAGRANCE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL, CAMPHOR, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FLOUR |
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), SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, KAOLIN, TALC | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CAMPHOR, MINERAL OIL, ZINC STEARATE |
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 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) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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