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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20, Buff (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup SPF 20, Buff (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 Liquid Makeup SPF 20, Buff (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)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- 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) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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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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|
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Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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None
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Good
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM FLOWER EXTRACT (FEVERFEW) |
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None
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Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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None
|
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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: Titanium Dioxide (6.6%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Talc, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl 4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl/PEG/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Cyclomethicone, Boron Nitrate, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Stearoxymethicone Dimethicone Copolymer, PPG 12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Soymilk Powder, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract (Feverfew), Quaternium 90 Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Silylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative), Aluminum Starch, OctenylSuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Magnesium Carbonate, Disodium EDTA, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P Cresol, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:
Shake well. Apply before sun exposure. For a flawless look, dab makeup lightly onto face, then blend using gentle strokes in an upward and outward motion.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.WARNING: This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/.
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