Beautycounter Countermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream

EWG scientists reviewed the Beautycounter Countermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream product label collected on December 21, 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. Beautycounter Countermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: December 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
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- 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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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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CANDELILLA OIL POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTER
Appeared as: CANDELILLA CERA/EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX/CIRE DE CANDELILLA (CANDELILLA) |
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Fair
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Good
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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.
Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Aqua/Water/Eau, pentylene glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Extract, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olus/Vegetable Oil/Huile végétale, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Phytic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Candelilla Cera/Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de candelilla, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Arginine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin.
Directions from packaging:
Apply nightly to face, neck, and chest after cleansing. Dispensing Instructions: Recovery Sleeping Cream comes in an airless container that helps preserve its unique formula.To open the jar, pull off lid. Then, place two fingers evenly apart on outer edges of dispensing pump. Press down evenly; product will be dispensed from the center of the pump. Replace lid after use.
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