Couvrance Tinted Compact, SPF 50 Dore/Honey (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

COUVRANCE TINTED COMPACT, SPF 50 DORE/HONEY (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/15/07 brand: by

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

83%

data gap

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6% of foundations have lower concerns
1% of sunscreen: makeups 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.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

0	UVB hazard/exposure score
1	UVA hazard/exposure score
0	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.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE (14.95%)

ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) (6.86%)

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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 14.95%; Zinc Oxides 6.86% ; Inactive Ingredients: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate; Isodecyl Neopentanoate; Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax (Candelilla Cera); Isostearyl Isostearate; Mica; Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba); Iron Oxides (Cl 77491/Cl 77492/Cl 77499); Silica; C10-11 Isoparaffin; Water (Aqua); Disteardimonium Hectorite; Isopropyl Palmitate; Methylparaben; PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate; Propylene Carbonate; Propylparaben; Sorbitan Sesquioleate; Tocopheryl Glucoside; Triethoxycaprylylsilane; Trimethoxycaprylylsilane

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product: Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if: Rash or irritation develops and lasts. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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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
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
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) ZINC OXIDES (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)
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	0	94%	none identified
ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE	0	94%	none identified
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE	1	88%	none identified
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	1	85%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE	0	100%	none identified
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE	0	100%	none identified
TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE	0	100%	none identified
C10-11 ISOPARAFFIN	0	100%	none identified
TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE	0	94%	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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 developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN

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)
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)
respiratory - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES, MICA

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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SILICA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), 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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Classified as irritant		PROPYLENE CARBONATE

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 SESQUIOLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE, C10-11 ISOPARAFFIN, TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, ISOSTEARYL ISOSTEARATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, 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 low doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), MICA,
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
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SILICA