Estée Lauder RE Nutriv Radiant UV Base, SPF 50 (2015 formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the Estée Lauder RE Nutriv Radiant UV Base, SPF 50 (2015 formulation) product label collected on April 09, 2015 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 Estée Lauder RE Nutriv Radiant UV Base, SPF 50 (2015 formulation) is 8.
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Data last updated: April 2015
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)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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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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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Good
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Limited
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Occupational hazards (high) |
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Good
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 5%, Avobenzone 3%, Oxybenzone 3%, Octocrylene 2.7%, Wateraquaeau [] Butyloctyl Salicylate [] Methyl Trimethicone [] Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate [] Aleurites Moluccana(Kukui) Seed Oil [] Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone [] Peg-100 Stearate [] Butylene Glycol [] Dipentaerythrityl Tri-polyhydroxystearate [] Glyceryl Stearate [] Algae Extract [] Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract [] Laminaria Digitata Extract [] Cetyl Alcohol [] Caffeine [] Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein [] Vp/eicosene Copolymer [] Pearl Powder [] Gold [] Sodium Hyaluronate [] Ergothioneine [] Stearic Acid [] Dehydroxanthan Gum [] Potassium Cetyl Phosphate [] Ethylhexylglycerin [] Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer [] Saccharide Isomerate [] Caprylyl Glycol [] Glycerin [] Sorbitol [] Silica [] Caprylic/capric Triglyceride [] Fragrance(Parfum) [] Disodium Edta [] Citric Acid [] Phenoxyethanol [] Sodium Dehydroacetate [] Mica [] Titanium Dioxide(Ci 77891) [] Red 33(Ci 17200) [] Blue 1(Ci 42090)
Warnings from packaging:
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of 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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