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Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF 30+ (2010 formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)GOOD
UVA ProtectionEXCELLENT
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typessunscreen: moisturizer; sunscreen: SPF greater than 30
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Data last updatedJanuary 2010
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Report for | | Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF 30+ (2010 formulation)

Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF 30+ (2010 formulation)

PRELIMINARY REPORT: The information on this page was entered by a Skin Deep user and has not been verified by EWG.

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

Sunscreen Ingredients

ZINC OXIDE

18%

 

Sunscreen UV Absorbance

Absorbance is the capacity of the sunscreen to absorb UV radiation before it reaches your skin.

 

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
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: Water, Zinc Oxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclomethicone, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxide CI77492, Iron Oxide CI77499, Iron Oxide CI77491
Directions from packaging:The directions were not available for this product.

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
PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ZINC OXIDE
(Active Ingredient)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Good
POLYETHYLENECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
Data: Limited
CYCLOMETHICONEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES
IRON OXIDE CI77499		Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMERContamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CAPRYLYL GLYCOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATENone Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM CHLORIDEInnocuous
Data: Robust
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYETHYLENE, IRON OXIDES

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)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses ZINC OXIDE

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 animal studies show any effects at very low doses ZINC OXIDE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence POLYETHYLENE

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative ZINC OXIDE, WATER, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYETHYLENE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN
Not suspected to be persistent METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOMETHICONE

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 a low human health priority WATER, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority CYCLOMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful POLYETHYLENE, METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Possible human respiratory toxicant ZINC OXIDE

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, WATER, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC OXIDE

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYETHYLENE, ISOPROPYL 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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review POLYETHYLENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYETHYLENE, STYRENE/ 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 ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, GLYCERIN

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 PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER