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INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil - Black Caviar (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil - Black Caviar (2016 formulation) product label collected on December 19, 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 INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil - Black Caviar (2016 formulation) is 1.
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Data last updated: December 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)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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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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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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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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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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 Cruelty-free Companies
Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax*, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Candelilla Wax), Mica, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Oryzanol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Glyceryl Caprylate, Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Certified Organic
Directions from packaging:
Sharpen the INIKA Pencil, using the INIKA Sharpener for a sharp or rounded tip. To achieve a natural day look, apply the INIKA Certified Organic Eye Pencil as close to your lash line as possible. Feel free to line all the way around your eyes. As you do so, dot the tip of the pencil right into the roots of the upper lash line, between each lash hair. This will give an extra sultry appearance to the eye.
Warnings from packaging:
Patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water.
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