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Colorescience Pro Brush Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Sun Protection, Medium, SPF 50
Score
Data: Limited
UVB Protection (SPF)EXCELLENT
UVA ProtectionGOOD
UVA/UVB BalanceGOOD
Sunscreen StabilityEXCELLENT
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesunscreen: SPF greater than 30
Made byColoreScience by ColoreScience
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Colorescience Pro Brush Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Sun Protection, Medium, SPF 50

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

Sunscreen Ingredients

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

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ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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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: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Corallina Officinalis, Calcium Silicate, Dimethicone, Chromium Oxide Green
Directions from packaging:Sweep brush over your skin to release powder. Use small circular strokes to release more powder for more coverage. Apply liberally and evenly all over your face and chest before sun exposure; reapply every two hours throughout the day for continued protection. Apply over Sunforgettable Primer SPF 30 for ultimate protection.

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 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
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)
ZINC OXIDE (SUNSCREEN GRADE > 100NM)
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENSCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
MICAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
CORALLINA OFFICINALISNone Identified
Data: Limited
CALCIUM SILICATENone 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), DIMETHICONE, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS, CALCIUM SILICATE
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 MICA, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CALCIUM SILICATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade), MICA, CALCIUM SILICATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity products that may be aerosolized (airborne) ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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)

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 DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CORALLINA OFFICINALIS, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)
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 CALCIUM SILICATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS

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 (sunscreen grade)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm)

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. ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade)

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE