Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer

EWG scientists reviewed the Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer product label collected on July 22, 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 Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer is 6.
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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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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None
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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None
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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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Limited
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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None
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM (JAPANESE KNOTWEED) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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:
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Rosinate, Silica, Coconut Alkanes, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Shellac Wax, Hydroxystearic Acid, Bismuth Oxychloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Aroma (Flavor), Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Coco Caprylate/Caprate, Tocopherol, Resveratrol, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Skin Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Tin Oxide
Directions from packaging:
Suggested Usage:-Use the fine point to line the lips and the slanted side to prime.
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