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Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, 300 Medium (2018 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, 300 Medium (2018 formulation) product label collected on February 19, 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 Almay Clear Complexion Concealer, 300 Medium (2018 formulation) is 5.
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Data last updated: February 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)
- 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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Good
|
• Cancer (high) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
|
None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
 |
Robust
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Robust
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Good
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: SALICYLIC ACID 1.0%; Inactive Ingredients: WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, TALC, TRIBEHENIN, SYNTHETIC WAX, TRISILOXANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE, ALUMINA, NYLON-12, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYISOBUTENE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLSALICYLATYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, FOMES OFFICINALIS (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, PHYTANTRIOL, METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE, PANTHENOL, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, METHOXY AMODIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE COPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICA, METHICONE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN MAY CONTAIN: ZINC OXIDE (CI 77947), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)
Directions from packaging:
Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times a day. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. When using this product using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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