Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum

EWG scientists reviewed the Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum product label collected on September 14, 2018 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 Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+R] Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum is 7.
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Data last updated: September 2018
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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
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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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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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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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• 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
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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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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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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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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Robust
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None
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None
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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None
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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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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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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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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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None
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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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None
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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Fair
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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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None
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Fair
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None
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Robust
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Dimethicone, Water/Aqua/Eau, Polysilicone-11, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Fish (Pisces) Collagen, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Silybum Marianum (Lady'S Thistle) Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Artemia Extract, Pantethine, Algae Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cholesterol, Squalane, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Caffeine, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Proteine Du Petit-Lait, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Fish (Pisces) Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Glycerin, Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure, Polyquaternium-51, Phytosphingosine, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Polysorbate 40, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Pca, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Zinc Pca, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isohexadecane, Peg-8, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Laureth-12, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Beta-Sitosteryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
Directions from packaging:
Apply on clean skin before your moisturizer. Pay particular attention to your deepest wrinkles.
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