| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | shaving cream |
| Made by | Gillette by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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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: | WATER; LAURETH-23; STEAROYL SARCOSINE; ISOPENTANE; MYRISTYL ALCOHOL; TRIETHANOLAMINE; MYRISTOYL SARCOSINE; LAURETH-4; ISOBUTANE; FRAGRANCE; PETROLATUM; PEG-14M; PEG-10 SOY STEROL; POLYQUATERNIUM-10; HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE; DMDM HYDANTOIN; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; SILK AMINO ACIDS; HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE; ETHOXYDIGLYCOL; MAGNESIUM NITRATE; SILICA; ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE; IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE; BIRCH (BETULA ALBA LEAF) EXTRACT; NETTLE (URTICA DIOICA) EXTRACT; ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT; METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE; MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE; PHOSPHOLIPIDS; METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; RETINYL PALMITATE; TOCOPHEROL; BHT; PHENOXYETHANOL; METHYLPARABEN; ETHYLPARABEN; BUTYLPARABEN; PROPYLPARABEN; ISOBUTYLPARABEN; FD&C BLUE NO. 1 . |
| Directions from packaging: | Wet skin. Put a small amount on fingertips or directly onto area to be shaved. Gently rub over skin to produce a rich lather. Rinse off after shaving. |
| Warnings from packaging: | AVOID SPRAYING TOWARD OPEN FLAME. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-14M | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-10 SOYA STEROL PEG-10 SOY STEROL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, 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 |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| LAURETH-23 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LAURETH-4 | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ISOPENTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| FD&C BLUE 1 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified |  Data: Good |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT BIRCH (BETULA ALBA LEAF) EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MYRISTOYL SARCOSINE | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| STEAROYL SARCOSINE | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| MYRISTYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MAGNESIUM NITRATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT NETTLE (URTICA DIOICA) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | None Identified |  Data: None |
| MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BUTYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOPENTANE, BHT, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, FD&C BLUE 1, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LAURETH-23, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
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 | WATER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPENTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYQUATERNIUM-10, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-23, ISOBUTANE | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-14M, PEG-10 SOYA STEROL, 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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE | |
| 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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, PEG-14M, PEG-10 SOYA STEROL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, LAURETH-23, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, FD&C BLUE 1, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ISOBUTANE | |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | LAURETH-23, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PETROLATUM, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C BLUE 1, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) | LAURETH-4, LAURETH-23, ISOBUTANE, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | ISOPENTANE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-10 SOYA STEROL, LAURETH-4, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, LAURETH-23, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PEG-10 SOYA STEROL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-4, LAURETH-23, ISOPENTANE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, SILK AMINO ACIDS | |
| 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PETROLATUM, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM NITRATE, FRAGRANCE, BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT | |
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 | ISOPENTANE, 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 | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT, PEG-10 SOYA STEROL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, MYRISTOYL SARCOSINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEAROYL SARCOSINE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
