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MAC Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara (2017 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the MAC Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara (2017 formulation) product label collected on September 12, 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 MAC Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara (2017 formulation) is 5.
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Data last updated: September 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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Robust
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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None
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• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
|
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Fair
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• Contamination concerns (PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
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Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Robust
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
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|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water/Aqua, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cera Carnauba, Polyisobutene, Polyvinyl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Paraffin, Silica, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Polyester-5, Isostearic Acid, PVP, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pantethine, Cholesterol, Panthenol, Kaolin, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Laureth-4, Nylon-6, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Simethicone, PTFE, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chlorphenesin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Black 2 (CI 77266), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
Directions from packaging:
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