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Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation, Light Medium 040, SPF 10
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)MODERATE
UVA ProtectionPOOR
UVA/UVB BalanceMODERATE
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: makeup
Made byRevlon by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Report for Revlon Consumer Products Corporation | Revlon | Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation, Light Medium 040, SPF 10

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation, Light Medium 040, SPF 10

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

0.9%

 

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: Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (0.9%). Inactive Ingredients: Talc, Silica, Nylon 12, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Perfluorononyl Octyldodecyl Glycol, Grapeseedate, Polyethylene, Mother of Pearl, Topaz, Quartz, Serica (Silk), Cymbidium Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract (Mallow), Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Lecithin, Alumina, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163).
Directions from packaging:Twist top of cap to extend full brush. Apply prior to sun exposure.

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
SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ)Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Robust
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
ALUMINADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Good
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
LECITHINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
UNSPECIFIED POLYMER
COPOLYMER		Miscellaneous
Data: None
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TALCOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS)
Data: Fair
POLYETHYLENECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES
77499)		Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Good
MICAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
PTERIA MARGARITIFERA (MOTHER OF PEARL)Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
LAUROYL LYSINENone Identified
Data: None
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYSILANE		None Identified
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT
MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
LILIUM CANDIDUM (MADONNA LILY) BULB EXTRACT
LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
LACTOBACILLUS/ERIODICTYON CALIFORNICUM FERMENT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
CYBIDIUM GRANDIFLORUM (ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT
CYMBIDIUM GRANDIFLORUM FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: None
SERICANone Identified
Data: Limited
TOPAZNone Identified
Data: Limited
PERFLUORONONYL OCTYLDODECYL GLYCOLNone Identified
Data: None
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATENone Identified
Data: None
NYLON
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Good
BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONE/ SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL
GRAPESEEDATE		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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen IRON OXIDES
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYETHYLENE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Possible human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS

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 any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence ALUMINA

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity 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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity ALUMINA
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption 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 endocrine disruption at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses MICA
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence PTERIA MARGARITIFERA (MOTHER OF PEARL), POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN
Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ), LECITHIN

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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans ALUMINA
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYETHYLENE, LECITHIN, DIMETHICONE/ SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
Not suspected to be persistent PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife MICA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS, SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ)

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, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA, LECITHIN
Classified as medium human health priority POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, POLYETHYLENE, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE/ SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, ALUMINA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TALC
Known human respiratory toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ)

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown UNSPECIFIED POLYMER

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), TALC, IRON OXIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, DIMETHICONE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available LECITHIN

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative LECITHIN
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ALUMINA
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TALC, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ), PROPYLPARABEN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE/ SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE

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)
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYETHYLENE
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)
Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled products that may be aerosolized (airborne) LECITHIN
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review POLYETHYLENE
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 PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel NYLON, PERFLUORONONYL OCTYLDODECYL GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYMER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), SERICA, PTERIA MARGARITIFERA (MOTHER OF PEARL), LACTOBACILLUS/ERIODICTYON CALIFORNICUM FERMENT EXTRACT, CYBIDIUM GRANDIFLORUM (ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TOPAZ, TALC, SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ), MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE/ SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER, LILIUM CANDIDUM (MADONNA LILY) BULB EXTRACT, LAUROYL LYSINE, DIMETHICONOL, ALUMINA

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)
No workplace limits set products that may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes 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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Interferes with gene expresion METHYLPARABEN
Cancer - strong evidence - immune system products that may be aerosolized (airborne) SILICA, CRYSTALLINE (QUARTZ)

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
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications LECITHIN