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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

MODERATE

Cancer
LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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ISOHEXADECANE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, solvent, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	bulking, viscosity controlling, bulking agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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GARDENIA JASMINOIDES (GARDENIA) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

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NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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NYMPHAEA ODORATA (FRAGRANT WATER LILY) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	refreshing, tonic, not reported
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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1,2-HEXANEDIOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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POLYSORBATE-80

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, emulsifying, surfactant, fragrance ingredient, surfactant - emulsifying agent, surfactant - solubilizingagent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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SORBITAN OLEATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, fragrance ingredient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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TIN OXIDE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling, bulking agent, opacifying agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Occupational hazards (low)
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, opacifying agent, sunscreen agent, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Occupational hazards (high)
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CI 77499

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic colorant, colorant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high)
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER/AQUA/EAU, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISOHEXADECANE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, NYMPHAEA ODORATA ROOT EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYSORBATE 80, SORBITAN OLEATE, TIN OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491)

Product's animal testing policies

Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.

PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."

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Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST

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