Eight Saints Night Shift Hydration Gel

EWG scientists reviewed the Eight Saints Night Shift Hydration Gel product label collected on July 12, 2019 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 Eight Saints Night Shift Hydration Gel is 2.
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Data last updated: July 2019
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
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Contamination concerns
- 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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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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None
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SAPONIFIED SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Appeared as: SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL (ORGANIC JOJOBA) OIL |
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Limited
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CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ALEXANDRIAN SENNA) EXTRACT
Appeared as: CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT (BOTANICAL HYALURONIC ACID) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT (ORGANIC LICORICE) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) EXTRACT
Appeared as: GERANIUM MACULATUM EXTRACT (WILD GERANIUM) |
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Limited
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TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT
Appeared as: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT (ORGANIC DANDELION) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• 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.
Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Aqua (Deionized Water), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil), Cassia Angustifolia Seed Extract (botanical hyaluronic acid), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water (Cucumber Hydrosol), Silk Protein Amino Acid Blend of Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Organic Aloe), Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (Organic Licorice), Vinca Major Extract (Organic Periwinkle), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Centella Asiatica Extract (Organic Gotu Kola), Equisetum Arvense Extract (Horsetail), Geranium Maculatum Extract (Wild Geranium), Taraxacum Officinale Extract (Organic Dandelion), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Directions from packaging:
Evenly and gently pat over face and neck before bed. OR use under makeup if you want a great hydrating sub for primer. For best results, use daily.
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