Physicians Formula Airbrushing Loose Powder, Creamy Natural 7315 (2014 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	Use restrictions, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (sunscreen grade) (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Occupational hazards, Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology	Data: Good
ZINC OXIDE (sunscreen grade > 100nm) (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Occupational hazards, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Cancer, Ecotoxicology	Data: Good
POTASSIUM SORBATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
ZINC STEARATE	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps	Data: Fair
IRON OXIDES	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
MICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
CHLORPHENESIN	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG (ROOT EXTRACT)	None Identified	Data: Fair
GINKGO BILOBA	None Identified	Data: Fair
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (LEAF EXTRACT)	None Identified	Data: Limited
BORON NITRIDE BORON NITRATE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Fair
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) (SAFFLOWER SEED OIL)	None Identified	Data: Fair
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM SILICATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Cancer	Data: Limited
TRICAPRYLIN	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE	Occupational hazards	Data: Limited
LAUROYL LYSINE	Use restrictions	Data: None

Animal Testing Policies

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 15%, Zinc Oxide 10%, Inactive Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitrate, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Tricaprylin, Magnesium Silicate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) (Safflower Seed Oil), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria Flower Extract), Panax Ginseng (Root Extract), Ginkgo Biloba (Leaf Extract), Camellia Oleifera (Leaf Extract), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides

Directions from packaging:

May be worn alone or over makeup. Invert jar and gently tap to allow powder to gather in tray. Open the sifter lid and lightly buff powder over face and neck to even out complexion. For the most even application, be sure to tap excess powder from brush before applying. for best results on dry to very dry skin, apply moisturizer prior to using powder.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. When using this product, keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children.

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