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Alexami Cosmetics MATTIFYING EFFECT PRIMER - Foundation Primer
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesfacial moisturizer / treatment; oil controller
Made byAlexami Cosmetics by Alexami Cosmetics
Data last updatedDecember 2009
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Alexami Cosmetics MATTIFYING EFFECT PRIMER - Foundation Primer

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: 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: Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Distillate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Magnesium Hydroxide, Glycerine, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Directions from packaging:Use clean finger tips or a soft cotton applicator. Sparingly apply to face, neck and if required décolletage, taking care to avoid direct contact with eyes. Allow to dry, then apply foundation as usual.
Warnings from packaging:CAUTION: Allergy is a very personal and somewhat unpredictable affliction. If irritation does occur wash skin thoroughly clean with mild soap and running water. Seek medical attention if merited. Discontinue use.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACTMultiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN)
Data: Limited
ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER DISTILLATENone Identified
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDEEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited


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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER DISTILLATE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT