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Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Cream, SPF 30
EWG scientists reviewed the Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Cream, SPF 30 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. EWG's rating for Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Cream, SPF 30 is 5.
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Data last updated: March 2020
EWG's Sunscreen Findings
- Based on our modeling this product provides GOOD UVA protection and a GOOD balance of UVA protection in relation to the SPF.
- Contains retinyl palmitate, which may damage sun-exposed skin. Read more
- The FDA does not have enough health & safety data to classify all of the active ingredients as safe & effective.
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)
- Miscellaneous
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Robust
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• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
|
Good
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
 |
Robust
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
|
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
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None
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
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None
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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None
|
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None
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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None
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None
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
|
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Limited
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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.
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:
Active Ingredients: avobenzone 2.7%, octinoxate 6.99%, octocrylene 2%, Inactive Ingredients: water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oleosomes, glycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, methyl gluceth-20, gluconolactone, polyacrylamide, hydrogenated lecithin, cyclohexasiloxane, cetyl alcohol, bifida ferment lysate, phenoxyethanol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, c13-14 isoparaffin, polysorbate 80, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, laureth-7, glycine soja (soybean) oil, fragrance, iris pallida root extract, ruby powder, disodium edta, gluconic acid, alcohol, mica, lecithin, adenosine, cellulose gum, retinol, peg-8, polysorbate 20, bht, chitosan, ethylhexylglycerin, glycolic acid, sorbitan oleate, calcium gluconate, tocopherol, behentrimonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, ascorbyl palmitate, beta-glucan, potassium phosphate, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, coffea arabica (coffee) seed extract, pongamia pinnata seed extract, isopropyl alcohol, acetic acid, angelica archangelica root extract, benzoic acid, citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel extract, maltodextrin, citric acid, magnesium aluminum silicate, xanthan gum, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, sclerotium gum, bha, sorbic acid, titanium dioxide (ci 77891)
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