| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; facial moisturizer / treatment |
| Made by | Superior Preference by L'Oréal |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
| how to read the score | |
 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
company policies | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients:Octinoxate 7. 5%, Ensulizole 1. 7% . Inactive Ingredients:Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Palmitic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, PEG-20 Stearate, Soybean Protein, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Pisum Sativum Extract Pea, Acrylates Copolymer, Retinyl Palmitate, Alumina, Polycaprolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance. |
| Directions from packaging: | To Use: Smooth gently onto face and neck area until thoroughly absorbed, AM and PM, alone or under makeup. Recommended Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Regimen: Everyday, AM & PM - Step 1. Cleanser. Step 2. RevitaLift Complete. Step 3. Revitalift eye. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with the 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. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
|---|---|---|
| Google Shopping | search now | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PEG-20 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| OCTINOXATE | 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 |
| ALUMINA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Good |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, 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 |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| ENSULIZOLE | Cancer, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |  Data: Limited |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CHLORPHENESIN | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| PALMITIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT PEA | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN SOYBEAN PROTEIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| POLYCAPROLACTONE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BEESWAX | None Identified | Data: Limited |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Possible carcinogen | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ENSULIZOLE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | PALMITIC ACID | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINA | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINA | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, ALUMINA | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PEG-20 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYCAPROLACTONE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CHLORPHENESIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, PALMITIC ACID, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, ENSULIZOLE | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ALUMINA, CETYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Classified as a low human health priority | PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYCAPROLACTONE, PALMITIC ACID, OCTINOXATE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ENSULIZOLE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CHLORPHENESIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BEESWAX | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | MYRISTYL MYRISTATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINA | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYCAPROLACTONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, ENSULIZOLE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CHLORPHENESIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BEESWAX | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | ENSULIZOLE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as irritant | 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | PEG-20 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, PALMITIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, BUTYLPARABEN, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYCAPROLACTONE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, ENSULIZOLE, FRAGRANCE, CHLORPHENESIN, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ALUMINA | |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, 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. | 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
