EWG Skin Deep® | Revlon ColorStay Eye Liner Pencil, Black 201 (2019 formulation) Rating

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Revlon ColorStay Eye Liner Pencil, Black 201 (2019 formulation)

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

MODERATE

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
MODERATE

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, solvent, emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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OZOKERITE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	binder, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, binding, emulsion stabilising, opacifying, viscosity controlling
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TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antifoaming agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, antifoaming, emollient, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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POLYETHYLENE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, adhesive, binder, bulking agent, emulsion stabilizer, film former, oral careagent, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, film forming, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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PHENYL TRIMETHICONE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antifoaming agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, antifoaming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Appeared as: CANDELILLA CERA ((EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA)) WAX

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film former, fragrance ingredient;skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent- nonaqueous, emollient, film forming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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TOCOPHEROL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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SORBIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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BHT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, masking
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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METHYLPARABEN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Biochemical or cellular level changes (moderate)
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PROPYLPARABEN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Endocrine disruption (high) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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MICA

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, opacifying
CONCERNS	• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CI 77499
Appeared as: IRON OXIDES (CI 77491

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CI 77499
Appeared as: 77492

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CI 77499
Appeared as: 77499)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Appeared as: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, opacifying agent, sunscreen agent, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Occupational hazards (high)
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D&C BLACK NO. 2 (CI 77266)
Appeared as: BLACK 2 [NANO] (CI 77266)

Data Availability: Robust

CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (CADMIUM (pyrophoric))
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FERRIC FERROCYANIDE
Appeared as: FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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CI 75470
Appeared as: CARMINE (CI 75470)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, fragrance ingredient
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ULTRAMARINES
Appeared as: ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (CI 19140) LAKE
Appeared as: YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140)

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	colorant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (moderate) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (BIPHENYL-2-YLAMINE and CADMIUM (pyrophoric))
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CI 42090 (FD&C BLUE NO. 1 OR D&C BLUE NO. 4) ALUMINUM LAKE
Appeared as: BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, hair dyeing
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) • Contamination concerns (ANILINE and CADMIUM (pyrophoric))
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CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS
Appeared as: CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, hair dyeing
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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MANGANESE VIOLET
Appeared as: MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	colorant, cosmetic colorant
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Appeared as: FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	colorant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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TIN OXIDE
Appeared as: TIN OXIDE ] (CI 77861)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, bulking agent, opacifying agent, bulking, opacifying, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Occupational hazards (low)
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Ingredients from packaging:

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, OZOKERITE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, POLYETHYLENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CANDELILLA CERA ((EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX), TOCOPHEROL, SORBIC ACID, BHT, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN MAY CONTAIN [+/-: MICA, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), BLACK 2 (CI 77266) [NANO], FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), CARMINE (CI 75470), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090), CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS (CI 77288), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), TIN OXIDE (CI 77861)]

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.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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