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La Prairie Switzerland Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Transforming Cream, Rose, SPF 30 (2017 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the La Prairie Switzerland Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Transforming Cream, Rose, SPF 30 (2017 formulation) product label collected on April 10, 2017 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 La Prairie Switzerland Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Transforming Cream, Rose, SPF 30 (2017 formulation) is 5.
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Data last updated: April 2017
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
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- 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
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
PEG-15/ LAURYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Appeared as: PEG-15/LAURYL POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER |
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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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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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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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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Limited
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Fair
|
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Fair
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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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Fair
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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Limited
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
|
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None
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Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Limited
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None
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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None
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (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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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: octinoxate 7.5%, zinc oxide 7.4%, Inactive Ingredients: water (aqua), isododecane, dimethicone, glycerin, propylene glycol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, peg-15/lauryl polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosspolymer, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, glycoproteins, panax ginseng root extract, equisetum arvense extract, saxifraga oppositifolia extract, soldanella alpina extract, chlamydomonas extract, bellis perennis (daisy) flower extract, lens esculenta (lentil) seed extract, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, lecithin, lactobacillus ferment, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, xanthan gum, tin oxide, disteardimonium hectorite, propylene carbonate, methicone, dipropylene glycol, isomalt, citric acid, lactic acid, maltodextrin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, alumina, dimethicone crosspolymer, magnesium sulfate, sodium citrate, polyhydroxystearic acid, bht, fragrance (parfum), alpha-isomethyl ionone, benzyl benzoate, benzyl salicylate, butylphenyl methylpropional, citronellol, eugenol, evernia furfuracea (treemoss) extract, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, May Contain: mica (ci 77019), titainium dioxide (ci 77891), titanium dioxide (nano), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides 77491, iron oxides 77499
Directions from packaging:
Apply Daily After Cleansing and Toning Smooth over face and throat Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor Reapply at least every 2 hours Use a water resistance sunscreen if swimming or sweating Sun 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 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only
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