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Missha MISA Cho Gong Jin Essence
EWG scientists reviewed the Missha MISA Cho Gong Jin Essence 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 Missha MISA Cho Gong Jin Essence is 5.
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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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- 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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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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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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None
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
 |
Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
 |
Limited
|
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|
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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None
|
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|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
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Limited
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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|
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None
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Robust
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM (JAPANESE KNOTWEED) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT |
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None
|
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|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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None
|
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|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Limited
|
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None
|
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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:
Phellinus Linteus Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Water, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, PEG-150, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Fragrance(Parfum), Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Steareth-20, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Soy Isoflavones, Sucrose, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Velvet Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Directions from packaging:
Apply after MISA Cho Gong Jin Toner. Gently pat the face with palms to be fully absorbed.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Do not swallow. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes.
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