| Score | |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; around-eye cream; exfoliant / scrub; facial moisturizer / treatment; mask |
| Made by | Clarins by Clarins of Paris |
| Data last updated | May 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hazelnut Protein, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Leaf Water, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acraylate Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Carbomer, Fragrance (Parfum), Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Triclosan, Laureth-7, Biosaccharide-Gum 1, Tocopherol, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Sequoiadendron Gigantea Stem Extract, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Steareth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Arginine, Glycine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Methionine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Yellow 6 (CI 15985) |
| Directions from packaging: | -Apply serum before moisturizing, morning and evening after cleansing face.-Finish regimen by applying eye product to eye contour area.-Apply facial mask morning or evening to neck and face, including eye and lip contour area.-After ten minutes, remove product using a cotton pad soaked in water |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCIANTE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS), Use restrictions | |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | |
| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | |
| PEG-8 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| STEARETH-20 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | |
| BENZOPHENONE-2 | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology | |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| GERANIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| CITRONELLOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | |
| LAURETH-7 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| SORBIC ACID | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE | Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 YELLOW 6 (CI 15985) | Cancer, Use restrictions | |
| GLYCERYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified | |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | |
| CHLORPHENESIN | Use restrictions | |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions | |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| OCTYLDODECANOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| CAFFEINE | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation | |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | Occupational hazards | |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | The product manufacturer has listed sodium hydroxide on the product label or has informed Skin Deep's research team that it is used to make the product. In a properly manufactured soap, this common raw ingredient completely reacts with oils; none remains in the product. Therefore, the hazards associated with sodium hydroxide are not considered relevant for this product. |
| SODIUM PCA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRAYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | |
| AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA (AGRIMONY) LEAF EXTRACT AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| BIOSACCHARIDE GUM BIOSACCARIDE GUM-4 | None Identified | |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT | None Identified | |
| CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES | None Identified | |
| ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified | |
| LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) SEED EXTRACT LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| MORINGA PTERYGOSPERMA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) SEED EXTRACT MORINGA PTERYGOSPERMA SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| MUSHROOM EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE | None Identified | |
| PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| SILOXANETRIOL ALGINATE | None Identified | |
| SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) EXTRACT SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| TEA COCOYL GLUTAMATE | None Identified | |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN | None Identified | |
| ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2 | None Identified | |
| BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1 | None Identified | |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT WATER | None Identified | |
| CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) LEAF WATER | None Identified | |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| HYDROLYZED HAZELNUT PROTEIN | None Identified | |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEA STEM EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER | None Identified | |
| LAPSANA COMMUNIS EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| EUGLENA GRACILIS EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | None Identified | |
| CORYLUS AVELLANA (HAZEL) SEED OIL | None Identified | |
| SAPONIFIED TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL [product of sodium hydroxide and TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL] | None Identified | |
| ARGININE | None Identified | |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | None Identified | |
| DEXTRAN | None Identified | |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE | None Identified | |
| SAPONIFIED HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL [product of sodium hydroxide and HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL] | None Identified | |
| HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN | None Identified | |
| LAURAMIDE MIPA | None Identified | |
| METHIONINE | None Identified | |
| PHENOXYISOPROPANOL | None Identified | |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | |
| ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | |
| CELLULOSE GUM | None Identified | |
| BISABOLOL | Enhanced skin absorption | |
| CELLULOSE | Innocuous | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Innocuous | |
| WATER | Innocuous |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Possible carcinogen | DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | BENZOPHENONE-2 | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CAFFEINE, FD&C YELLOW 6 | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | BENZOPHENONE-2 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BENZOPHENONE-2 | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at high doses | BENZOPHENONE-2 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects | HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, MINERAL OIL | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | LIMONENE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERYL MYRISTATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LIMONENE | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| 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 | SODIUM PCA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, LECITHIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL MYRISTATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | GERANIOL, DIMETHICONE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LILIAL, LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRICLOSAN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CHLORPHENESIN, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CHLORPHENESIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | FD&C YELLOW 6 |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | |