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Fourth Ray Beauty AM to the PM Gel Cleanser
EWG scientists reviewed the Fourth Ray Beauty AM to the PM Gel Cleanser product label collected on October 15, 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 Fourth Ray Beauty AM to the PM Gel Cleanser is 4.
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Data last updated: October 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)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT
Appeared as: JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT |
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Robust
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
LOTUS CORNICULATUS (BIRD'S FOOT TREFOIL) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: LOTUS CORNICULATUS FLOWER EXTRACT |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Robust
|
• Cancer (high) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Robust
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Appeared as: HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUIM CHLORIDE |
|
|
Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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.
PETA Cruelty-free Companies
Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Quartz, Rose Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lanvender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamide Mipa, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimoniuim Chloride, Trisodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 4 (CI 14700), Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730).
Directions from packaging:
Wet face first. Put one to two pumps on wet hands, rub together to lather, & massage onto face & neck. Rinse with warm water.
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