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L'Oreal Paris 7W Warmer Dark Golden Blonde Color Creme Gloss Natural Match (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the L'Oreal Paris 7W Warmer Dark Golden Blonde Color Creme Gloss Natural Match (old formulation) product label collected on July 23, 2013 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 L'Oreal Paris 7W Warmer Dark Golden Blonde Color Creme Gloss Natural Match (old formulation) is 7.
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Data last updated: July 2013
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
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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None
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Robust
|
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Limited
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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None
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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|
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Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
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Robust
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
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None
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
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Limited
|
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Robust
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
No Ammonia Color CrèMe Gloss: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Ethanolamine, Oleth-30, Lauric Acid, Polyquaternium-6, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Metasilicte, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Parfume/Fragrance, Penta-Sodium Pentetate, Sodium Sulfite, Carbomer, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Resorcinol, Ascorbic Acid, Mica, Cl77891/Titanium Dioxide, P-Aminophenol, 2-Methylresorcinol, 6-Hydroxyindole, 4-Amino 2-Hydroxytoluene, Cl77491/Iron Oxides, M-Aminophenol F.I.L#D10057/1. Color-Enhancing Developer Creme: Aqua/Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide Mea, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate F.I.L#D56/21. Nutri-Gloss Infuser: Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil F.I.L#D29420/1. Gentle Hydra-Gloss Conditioner: Aqua/ Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax/Cire De Candelilla, Cetylesters, Dimethiconol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Peg-150/Stearyl Alcohol/Smdi Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidm/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Methylparaben, Peg-150 Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ppg-1 Trideceth-6, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadnsis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract F.I.L#D29274/2.
Directions from packaging:
Important: Follow The Usage Advisory. Read and Follow The Insert. Store Between 50 F and 80 F. Hair Color Can Cause An Allergic Reaction.
Warnings from packaging:
Usage Advisory-Safety Warning Important: Hair Color Can Cause An Allergic Reaction Which, In Certain Rare Cases, Can Be Severe. Therefore, You Must Follow These Precautions: Do Not Use If: You Have Already Had A Reaction to Hair Color Product. You Have A Sensitive, Itchy Or Damaged Scalp. If You Have A Tattoo, The Risk of Allergic Reactions May Be Increased. Perform A Skin Allergy Test 48 Hours Before Each Use of This Product (See Insert). Remember to Buy Your Product 2 Days Ahead of Time. Avoid Contact of This Product With Eyes and Skin. If Product Gets Into Eyes, Rinse Immediately. Wear Gloves Provided In Kit. Thoroughly Rinse Hair After Application. Do Not Use Over Compound Henna Or Progressive Color. Keep Product Out of The Reach of Children. Do Not Apply On Children. Caution: This Product Contains Ingredients Which May Cause Skin Irritation On Certain Individuals and A Preliminary Test According to Accompanying Directions Should First Be Made. This Product Must Not Be Used For Dyeing The Eyelashes Or Eyebrows; to Do So May Cause Blindness.
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