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Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup, SPF 20, Light (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup, SPF 20, Light (2016 formulation) product label collected on July 01, 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 Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Skintone Matching Makeup, SPF 20, Light (2016 formulation) is 3.
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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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Good
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Contamination concerns (PESTICIDES) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Good
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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Fair
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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None
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None
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Fair
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None
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Limited
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Fair
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Good
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Limited
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Fair
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None
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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PETA: Companies That Do Test on Animals
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (3.9%, Sunscreen, CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (2.0%, Sunscreen). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Trisiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG 19/19 Dimethicone, C13 16 Isoparaffin, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Nylon 12, Sodium Chloride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Alumina, Glycerin, Melanin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5, Oligopeptide 24, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces Potassium Ferment, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Nereocystis Leutkeana Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone/Bis Isobutyl PPG 20 Crosspolymer, Galactoarabinan, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Boron Nitride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyisobutene, C10 13 Isoparaffin, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Maltodextrin, Sucrose Dilaurate, Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, 1, 2 Hexanediol, May Contain:, Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Directions from packaging:
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposureUse a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweatingReapply at least every 2 hoursChildren under 6 months: Ask a doctorSun protection measures: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF value of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including:Limit time in the sun, especially from 10 am - 2 pmWear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats and sunglasses
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only.Do not use on damaged or broken skin.When using this product:Keep out of the eyes. Rinse with water to remove.Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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