Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder, Light/Medium

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
ULTRAMARINES	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
LECITHIN	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
TALC	Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
MICA (CI77019)	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CI 77499	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
KAOLIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CI 77492	None Identified	Data: Limited
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: None
NYLON-12	None Identified	Data: Limited
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH	None Identified	Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	Data gaps	Data: Limited

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.6%) (acme treatment)Inactive Ingredients: Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (corn), Nylon 12, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Kaolin, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract, Lecithin, Phenyltrimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-): (CI77019), Iron Oxides (CI77491, CI77492, CI77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Ultramarines (CI77007)

Directions from packaging:

Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times a day. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to the once a day or every other day.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only When using this product - Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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