Almay Clear Complexion Liquid Makeup for Oily Skin, Tan (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ETHYLPARABEN	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CETYL PEG/ PPG-10/ 1 DIMETHICONE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
POLYSORBATE-20	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
POLYSORBATE-80	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
PHYTANTRIOL	Data gaps, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
TALC	Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ALUMINA	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
TRISILOXANE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
CYCLOMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTA	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
CI 77499	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUS	None Identified	Data: Fair
PANTHENOL	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS (LEAF JUICE)	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE	None Identified	Data: None
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA)	None Identified	Data: Limited
CENTAUREA CYANUS (CORNFLOWER) FLOWER EXTRACT CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT (CORNFLOWER)	None Identified	Data: Limited
FOMES OFFICINALIS (TRUNK ROT) EXTRACT FOMES OFFICINALIS EXTRACT (MUSHROOM)	None Identified	Data: Limited
HDI/ TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN	None Identified	Data: Limited
METHOXY AMODIMETHICONE/ SILSEQUIOXANE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE	None Identified	Data: None
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER	None Identified	Data: None
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) EXTRACT SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT (MEADOWSWEET)	None Identified	Data: None
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE TRIMETHYSILOXYSILICATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
CI 77492	None Identified	Data: Limited
METHICONE	None Identified	Data: Limited
BORON NITRIDE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
NYLON-12	None Identified	Data: Limited
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
TRIBEHENIN	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
SODIUM CHLORIDE	Innocuous	Data: Robust
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid 0. 6%. Inactive Ingredients: Aqua (water, eau), Cyclomethicone, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Trimethysiloxysilicate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Talc, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Alumina, Methoxypropylgluconamide, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Fomes Officinalis Extract (Mushroom), Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis (Leaf Juice), Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract (cornflower), Spiraea Ulmaria Extract (meadowsweet), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (matricaria), Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Trisiloxane, Phytantriol, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Silica, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsequioxane Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Methicone, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Zinc Oxide (CI77947).

Directions from packaging:

Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times a day. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product, avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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