Dermablend Chromatone Fade Creme, SPF 13 (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
HYDROQUINONE	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)	Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
OCTINOXATE (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PEG-100 STEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM BISULFITE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
MYRISTYL MYRISTATE	Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
SODIUM SULFITE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL ORANGE OIL (CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS)	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
DICAPRYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: None
CETYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE	None Identified	Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	Data gaps	Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Hydroquinone (2%), Octinoxate (6%), Oxybenzone (2.5%)Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Sodium Sulfite, Dicapryl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Bisulfite, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Orange Oil (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis), Tocopheryl Acetate

Directions from packaging:

Apply a small amount on the affected area twice daily or use as directed by a physician. If no improvement is seen after three months of treatment, use of this product should be discontinued.

Warnings from packaging:

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep jar tightly closed. For external use only, not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Some of the users of this product may experience a mild skin irritation. If skin irritation becomes severe, stop use and consult a physician. Do not use on children under 12 years of age unless directed by a physician.

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