| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | eye makeup remover; makeup remover |
| Made by | Sephora by Sephora USA, Inc. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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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: | Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Methylparaben, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Cetyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-12, Tocopherol, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Panthenol, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol. |
| Directions from packaging: | -Using a single wipe, go over the face gently in a circular motion until all makeup has been removed.-No rinsing required. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| CETEARETH-12 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CETEARETH-25 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| 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 |
| LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GERANIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRONELLOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| CETYL PALMITATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| 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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | LILIAL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | |
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 | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, GLYCERIN, CETEARETH-25, CETEARETH-12, BUTYLPARABEN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | LILIAL | |
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 toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | LILIAL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHEROL, PANTHENOL, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GERANIOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-25, CETEARETH-20, CETEARETH-12, BUTYLPARABEN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BUTYLPARABEN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology 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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | CETYL PALMITATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GERANIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, CETEARETH-25, CETEARETH-20, CETEARETH-12, LILIAL, BUTYLPARABEN, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE | |
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) | CETYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-50 SHEA BUTTER, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
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 | 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 | CETEARETH-12 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRONELLOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, LILIAL, GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, CETEARETH-25, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
