| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | sunless tanning |
| Made by | Lancaster by Lancaster Beauty |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (2%), Octinoxate (5.994%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Tri C12-13 Alkyl Citrate, Alcohol Denat., Dihydroxyacetone, Ceteareth 20, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG 100 Stearate, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, C13 14 Isoparaffin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Cellulose, Citric Acid, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Laureth 7, Lecithin, PEG 8, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Sodium Acetate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), FD&C Red 40 (CI 16035), FD&C Yellow 6 (CI 15985) |
| Directions from packaging: | Ideally, exfoliate first and apply this velvet-touch, moisturizng, golden glow SPF 6 self tan face and body milk to clean, dry, moisturized skin. Wash hands after use. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings:For external use only. Keep out of eyes: rinse with water if contact occurs. Discontinue use if signs of irritation appear. Keep out of reach of children. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-8 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| OCTINOXATE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Good |
| DIHYDROXYACETONE | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LAURETH-7 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 | Cancer | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT. | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| HYDROGENATED LECITHIN | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| AVOBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) | Data: Limited |
| ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PENTYLENE GLYCOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM ACETATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | Data gaps | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CELLULOSE | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT, TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C YELLOW 6, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
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 | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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 suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 40, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AVOBENZONE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PEG-100 STEARATE, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARETH-20, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) 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) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | XANTHAN GUM, WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, SQUALANE, SODIUM ACETATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 40, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CITRIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, AVOBENZONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
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 | SD ALCOHOL 1, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-100 STEARATE, COFFEA ARABICA (ARABIAN COFFEE) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG-8, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 40, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 1, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, LECITHIN, DIHYDROXYACETONE | |
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) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
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 | 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 | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE | |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, LECITHIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
