L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up, Light Brown
EWG scientists reviewed the L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up, Light Brown product label collected on July 21, 2020 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 L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Cover Up, Light Brown is 2.
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Data last updated: July 2020
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)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (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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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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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.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
: 1200620 HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, BUTANE, ETHYL TRISILOXANE, ISOBUTANE, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/IRON OXIDES, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, METHYL TRIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE
Directions from packaging:
: shake well. Hold can about 6 inches from hair. Spray color onto new growth and partly through the length of the hair to blend in the color. Comb and let dry for 1 minute.
Warnings from packaging:
Flammable. Avoid fire, flame and heat during application and until hair is fully dry. Avoid spraying in eyes. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperatures above 120ºf. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents can be harmful or fatal.
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