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Tonymoly 2X First Essence
EWG scientists reviewed the Tonymoly 2X First 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 Tonymoly 2X First Essence 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
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Cancer (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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None
|
RASPBERRY SEED OIL PEG-8 ESTERS
Appeared as: RASPBERRY SEED OIL/TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS |
• Use restrictions (high) |
 |
Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
 |
Limited
|
|
|
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Robust
|
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|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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|
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Limited
|
|
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Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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None
|
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None
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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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:
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Fragrance(Parfum), Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Talc, Pentylene Glycol, Yellow 11 (CI 47000), Glycolic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Platinum Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 80, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Ceramide 3, Pancratium Maritimum Extract
Directions from packaging:
Apply essence on clean face. Spread evenly and pat gently into the skin. After essence has been absorbed, follow up with remaining skincare.
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