| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial cleanser; makeup remover |
| Made by | Olay by Procter & Gamble |
| 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: | Petrolatum, PEG 100, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, PEG 14M, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract (witch hazel extract), Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy), Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium 10, Perfume (fragrance), Menthol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium MA/Diisobutylene Copolymer, Silica, BHT, Sodium Laurate. |
| Directions from packaging: | Wet with water. Rub to lather. Cleanse (even around the eyes). Rinse (for best results, use cloth). Throw away (do not flush). |
| Warnings from packaging: | Not to be used by children under 3 years of age. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-14M | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | 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 |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified |  Data: Good |
| CYCLODEXTRIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAURATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT (WITCH HAZEL EXTRACT) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM MA/ DIISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| NIACINAMIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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 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 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) |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLODEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SODIUM LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | SODIUM LAURATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, MENTHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLODEXTRIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-14M, PEG-100, METHYLPARABEN, BHT | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PEG-14M, PEG-100, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM LAURATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL, MENTHOL, CYCLODEXTRIN | |
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) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | CYCLODEXTRIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, SODIUM LAURATE, PETROLATUM, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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) |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MENTHOL, PETROLATUM, SODIUM LAURATE, SODIUM MA/ DIISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMER, CYCLODEXTRIN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, FRAGRANCE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, 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 | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
