| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial cleanser; makeup remover |
| Made by | Olay by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | November 1999 |
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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: | Petrolatum, PEG 100, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, PEG 14M, itis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract*, Tocopheryl Acetate**, Fragrance (Parfum), Polyquaternium 10, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract (Matricaria), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ma Diisobutylene Copolymer, Silica, BHT, Sodium Laurate, Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin E Acetate, *Extrait De Pépins De Raisin, **Acétate De Vitamine E |
| Directions from packaging: | Wet with water - rub to lather - cleanse (even around the eyes) - rinse (for best results, use cloth) - throw away (do not flush) |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-14M | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified |  Data: Good |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| CYCLODEXTRIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAURATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) LEAF JUICE | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM MA/ DIISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLODEXTRIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SODIUM LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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 | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PANTHENOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLODEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-14M, PEG-100, METHYLPARABEN, BHT | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PEG-14M, PEG-100, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM LAURATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL, CYCLODEXTRIN | |
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) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | POLYQUATERNIUM-10, CYCLODEXTRIN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM LAURATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PETROLATUM, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| 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. |
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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 | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM MA/ DIISOBUTYLENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM LAURATE, PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CYCLODEXTRIN | |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | SALICYLIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE | |
