LipSense Liquid Lip Color, Mulled Wine (2017 formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the LipSense Liquid Lip Color, Mulled Wine (2017 formulation) product label collected on October 19, 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 LipSense Liquid Lip Color, Mulled Wine (2017 formulation) is 5.
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Data last updated: October 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
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Occupational hazards
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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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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Limited
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Robust
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None
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Fair
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HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) EXTRACT
Appeared as: HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT |
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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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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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Alcohol Denat, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Silica, PPG-20 Methly Glucose Ether, Parfum, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Aqua, Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract, Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa (Tree Peony) Extract, Tilia Cordata (Linden) Extract, Citronellol, Limonene +/- may contain : CI 77163, CI 77891, CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 45410, CI 17200, CI 15850, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 45370
Directions from packaging:
For best results, LipSense products must be applied to clean, dry lips. For a more defined, finished look, use LinerSense before applying the lip color. LipSense needs to be shaken horizontally prior to application. LipSense is applied by using a layering technique. Here is how to apply LipSense: Step 1: After placing color onto the wand, begin application at the corner of mouth, (usually) using the longest length of the applicator. Keep lips apart, and follow the natural shape of lips starting at the outer corner of the mouth. With one continual stroke, apply one layer of color from one corner to the other corner of the bottom lip, then one layer of color to the top lip. Apply the color, moving the applicator in one continuous direction versus going back and forth like you would with lipstick. Step 2: Repeat Step 1 two more times, so that you have a total of 3 layers of LipSense applied to your lips. Let each layer set for a few seconds before proceeding to the next, and do not press lips together. It is not recommended to apply more than three layers of color. Step 3: When the application of the third layer of color is complete and the color has set, apply one of the LipSense Moisturizing Glosses over the final layer. Do not press lips together until the moisturizing gloss has been applied onto the last layer of lip color. After applying the gloss, press your lips together to smooth in the moisture rich gloss and enjoy the glorious look and feel of this long-lasting, advanced color technology! LipSense Liquid Lip colors are removed by using Ooops!™ Color Remover or liquid Fooops! SenseCosmetics Color Remover.
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