Mineral Fusion Smoothing Eye Primer

EWG scientists reviewed the Mineral Fusion Smoothing Eye Primer product label collected on October 12, 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. Mineral Fusion Smoothing Eye Primer is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: October 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
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (CONFREY) LEAF EXTRACT |
• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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VERBENA OFFICINALIS FLOWER WATER
Appeared as: VERBENA OFFICINALIS (BLUE VERVAIN) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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.
Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Stearic Acid, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Rosemary Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Pentapeptide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter, Symphytum Officinale (Confrey) Leaf Extract, Methylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Oil, Verbena Officinalis (Blue Vervain) Flower/Leaf Extract, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol
Directions from packaging:
Apply to entire eye area to hydrate, plump, and firm while extending the wear of eye makeup.
Warnings from packaging:
0
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