| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Types | blush; lipstick |
| Made by | Revolution Organics by Revolution Organics |
| Data last updated | September 2010 |
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company policies | |
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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: | Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Beeswax*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil**, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*,Silica***, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil**, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil**, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate**, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Tocopherol**, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides***, Mica***, Titanium Dioxide***, Carmine**. * certified organic ** naturally-derived *** mineral |
| Directions from packaging: | apply to lips, cheeks, eyelids and even decollete for an instant healthy glow |
| Warnings from packaging: | avoid eye contact. If skin irritation develops discontinue use. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
| REVOLUTION ORGANICS | http://www.revolutionorganics.com | |
| Saffron Rouge | http://www.saffronrouge.com | |
| Bigelow Chemists | 414 Avenue of the Americas, New York City. www.bigelowchemists.com | |
| Spirit Beauty | http://www.spiritbeautylounge.com | |
| Lilou Organics | http://www.lilouorganics.com | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| IRON OXIDES | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified | Data: Good |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CARMINE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BEESWAX (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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) |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CASTOR OIL, CARMINE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MICA, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CASTOR OIL, CARMINE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BEESWAX, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
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 | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CASTOR OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CARMINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MICA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BEESWAX, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
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) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL | |
| 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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CASTOR OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BEESWAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
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 | |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
