| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | blush |
| Made by | NARS by NARS Cosmetics |
| 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: | Talc, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Acetate, Oleyl Acetate, Acetylated Lanolin Acohol, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Isopropyl Lanolate, BHA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Triclosan, May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 34 Lake (CI 45410), Red 36 Lake (CI 15800), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Carmine (CI 75470) |
| Directions from packaging: | To Color the Face: Place two fingers along the nose. (This is the placement guide.) Using the full head of the Blush Brush, apply color on center of cheek and blend along the bone. It is best to start with a light application of color and build if necessary. To Shape Or Contour The Face: Using the tip of the Blush Brush, place a neutral color under the cheekbone to create depth. Then apply the same neutral color at the temples and blend back towards hairline. To Highlight the Face: With Orgasm Blush, use the side of the Blush Brush and move in circular pattern over the top of the cheekbone. Using the side of the brush enhances the gold shimmer in the brush. For Long Lasting Color: For the woman that needs extra long lasting color, apply The Multiple over the cheek area and set with similar shade of powder blush. The two products will adhere together and provide long lasting color. (Example: Malibu Multiple followed with Plaisir Blush.) |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| BHA | Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Robust |
| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), 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 |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE RED 34 LAKE (CI 45410) | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 7 LAKE RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Good |
| TALC | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS) | Data: Fair |
| CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL ACETYLATED LANOLIN ACOHOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| IRON OXIDES 77492 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| FERRIC FERROCYANIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| CARMINE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ACETATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MANGANESE VIOLET | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 22 LAKE RED 22 LAKE (CI 45380) | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| D&C RED 36 LAKE RED 36 LAKE (CI 15800) | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE YELLOW 6 LAKE (CI 15985) | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| OLEYL ACETATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| STEAROXYDIMETHICONE | Data gaps | Data: None |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Possible carcinogen | BHA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | IRON OXIDES, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE | |
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) |
| endocrine - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | BHA | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Limited evidence of immune toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | BHA | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, MANGANESE VIOLET, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, CETYL ACETATE, CARMINE, BHA, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN, MICA | |
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 | IRON OXIDES, MICA, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, CETYL ACETATE, CARMINE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRICLOSAN, MANGANESE VIOLET | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TALC, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Known human any toxicant | BHA | |
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, TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, CARMINE, BHA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES | |
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 | ISOPROPYL LANOLATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, TRICLOSAN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ACETATE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | IRON OXIDES, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CARMINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, METHYLPARABEN, MICA, PROPYLPARABEN, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 34 CALCIUM LAKE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, BHA | |
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 | TRICLOSAN | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, BHA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRICLOSAN | |
| 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 | ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, OLEYL ACETATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CETYL ACETATE | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, STEAROXYDIMETHICONE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | STEAROXYDIMETHICONE | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | BHA | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | TRICLOSAN, TRICLOSAN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C RED 22 LAKE, D&C RED 36 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE | |
