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Vapour Organic Beauty Illusionist Concealer
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typeconcealer
Made byVapour Organic Beauty by Vapour Organic Beauty
Data last updatedMay 2011
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Vapour Organic Beauty Illusionist Concealer

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: (contains 70% Certified Organic Ingredients) Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil* infused with Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense)*, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi, Holy Basil)*, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus Flowers)*;Cera Alba (Beeswax)*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica, Essential Oils & Natural Fruit Essences, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), [+/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Mica (CI 77019)] *Certified Organic
Directions from packaging: * For the smoothest application, begin by warming Illusionist in a circular motion on the back of your hand. The product is activated by the warmth of your skin. * Spot apply directly from stick to imperfections and dark circles. Blend well into skin.
Warnings from packaging:Discontinue if irritation occurs.

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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
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA ESSENTIAL OIL
(PLANT-DERIVED)		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
IRON OXIDESCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
CASTOR OIL
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
MICAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT
OCIMUM SANCTUM (TULSI
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
TULSI (HOLY BASIL)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: None
NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT
NELUMBO NUCIFERA (LOTUS FLOWERS)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) LEAF EXTRACT
NATURAL TOMATO LEAF EXTRACT
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRUNUS PERSICA NECTARINA EXTRACT
NATURAL NECTARINE EXTRACT
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: None
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
NATURAL POMEGRANATE EXTRACT
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM ESSENTIAL OIL
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL
CITRUS PARADISI ESSENTIAL OIL
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CITRUS AURANTIUM (BITTER ORANGE)
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT
NATURAL PARSLEY LEAF EXTRACT
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT
NATURAL WHITE GRAPE EXTRACT
(PLANT-DERIVED)		None Identified
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Fair
BEESWAX
(ORGANIC)		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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen 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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity CASTOR OIL

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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses MICA

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 TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
Not suspected to be persistent CASTOR OIL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority IRON OXIDES, MICA
Classified as medium human health priority COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHEROL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CASTOR OIL, BEESWAX

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 TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, CASTOR OIL, BEESWAX
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL

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 CASTOR OIL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, MICA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BEESWAX

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) CASTOR OIL

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)
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 CASTOR OIL, TOCOPHEROL, BEESWAX
Safety assessment was based on related chemical CASTOR OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL, PRUNUS PERSICA NECTARINA EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) OIL, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, TULSI (HOLY BASIL), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM (BITTER ORANGE)

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE