MakeSense Advanced Anti-Aging Foundation, Cinnamon

EWG scientists reviewed the MakeSense Advanced Anti-Aging Foundation, Cinnamon 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 MakeSense Advanced Anti-Aging Foundation, Cinnamon 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
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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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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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Use restrictions (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
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Robust
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None
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None
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Limited
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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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ORCHIS MASCULA (EARLY-PURPLE ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: ORCHIS MASCULA (ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT |
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Limited
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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED EXTRACT
Appeared as: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED EXTRACT YEAST EXTRACT |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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None
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
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None
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Good
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polysilicone 11, PEG- 10 Dimethicone, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isobutyl Methacrylate/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Stem/Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana (Thale Cress) Extract, Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract Yeast Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Panthenol (Vitamin B), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate, Lecithin, Sodium Carrageenan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosamine HCl, Magnesium PCA, Copper PCA, Zinc PCA, Sorbic Acid, Ergothioneine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite May Contain: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxide CI 77492, Iron Oxide CI 77491, Iron Oxide CI 77499
Directions from packaging:
Blend evenly over skin. For optimal results, use with SeneDerm Skincare products. MakeSenseAdvanced Anti-Aging Foundation can be mixed with MakeSense Pearlizer for an extra glow.
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