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Beautycounter Lip Gloss, Blush Shimmer
EWG scientists reviewed the Beautycounter Lip Gloss, Blush Shimmer product label collected on March 30, 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. Beautycounter Lip Gloss, Blush Shimmer is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: March 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
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX
Appeared as: COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA* (CARNAUBA) |
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Limited
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EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Appeared as: EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX/CIRE DE CANDELILLA (CANDELILLA) |
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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|
Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
|
• Cancer (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:
Polybutene, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba (Beeswax)/Cire d'abeille, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire de Carnauba*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Cire de Candelilla, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Tocopherol, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850).
ABOUT THE SKIN DEEP® RATINGS
EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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Beyond providing Skin Deep® as an educational tool for consumers, EWG offers its EWG VERIFIED™ mark as a quick and easily identifiable way of conveying personal care products that meet EWG's strict health criteria. Before a company can use EWG VERIFIED™ on such products, the company must show that it fully discloses the products' ingredients on their labels or packaging, they do not contain EWG ingredients of concern, and are made with good manufacturing practices, among other criteria. Note that EWG receives licensing fees from all EWG VERIFIED™ member companies that help to support the important work we do. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
