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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Tinted Moisturizer, Light to Neutral 30 (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Tinted Moisturizer, Light to Neutral 30 (2016 formulation) product label collected on July 03, 2016 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Tinted Moisturizer, Light to Neutral 30 (2016 formulation) is 6.
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Data last updated: July 2016
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Endocrine disruption
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
 |
Robust
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Good
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, has identified companies that "either test on animals or pay a laboratory to conduct tests on animals."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Octinoxate 7% (Sunscreen), Octisalate 3% (Sunscreen), Titanium Dioxide 5.1% (Sunscreen), Inactive Ingredients: Water, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Retinal, Arginine HCl, Olive Fruit Extract (Olea Europaea), BHT, Silica, Polysorbate 20, Sclerotium Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Erythorbic Acid, Isostearyl Palmitate, Polysilicone 11, PEG 100 Stearate, Ammonium Polyacrylatedimethyl Tauramide, PEG 75 Stearate, Ceteth 20, Steareth 20, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, Lauroyl Lysine
Directions from packaging:
Pump a small amount of product onto palm and apply to forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, blending well with fingers. Apply evenly before sun exposure and as needed. Children Under 6 Months of Age: Ask a doctor.
Warnings from packaging:
May Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Lauroyl Lysine.
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