| Score |  Data: Limited |
| UVB Protection (SPF) | MODERATE |
| UVA Protection | POOR |
| UVA/UVB Balance | MODERATE |
| Sunscreen Stability | GOOD |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; facial moisturizer / treatment; sunscreen: moisturizer |
| Made by | L'Oréal by L'Oréal |
| Data last updated | June 2009 |
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Sunscreen Ingredients
| Sunscreen UV AbsorbanceAbsorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.  |
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: | Active Ingredients: Ensulizole (1.8%), Octinoxate (7.49%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Silica, PEG-20 Methylglucose Sesquistearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Triethanolamine, Mica, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Algae Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Dimethiconol, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Geraniol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Phenethyl Alcohol, Red 33, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Titanium Dioxide, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol. |
| Directions from packaging: | Every morning after cleansing, use alone or under make-up. For sunscreen benefits, apply prior to sun exposure. Smooth gently onto the face and neck. Recommended Regimen: Step 1: Cleanser & toner. Step 2. Eye cream. Step 3: AM: Advanced RevitaLift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair SPF Day Lotion. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only, not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. If irritation or rash persists, consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (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 |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| COUMARIN | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GERANIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, 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 |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 33 | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ENSULIZOLE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |  Data: Limited |
| CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT. | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified |  Data: Good |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CHLORPHENESIN | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| C12-13 PARETH-23 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| C12-13 PARETH-3 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PENTYLENE GLYCOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ACETYL TRIFLUOROMETHYLPHENYL VALYLGLYCINE | None Identified | Data: None |
| CRITHMUM MARITIMUM (SEA FENNEL) EXTRACT CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| HDI/ TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| VIGNA ACONITIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ALGAE EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROLYZED ELASTIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PHENETHYL ALCOHOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM CITRATE | 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 moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ENSULIZOLE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, COUMARIN | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
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 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LYRAL, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, COUMARIN, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL | |
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, LIMONENE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM CITRATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | ENSULIZOLE | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) | |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE, CITRAL | |
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, BENZYL ALCOHOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) | |
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 | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), OCTINOXATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ENSULIZOLE | |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, D&C RED 33 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LYRAL, LILIAL, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LINALOOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | CHLORPHENESIN, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
