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Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer, SPF 20
EWG scientists reviewed the Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer, SPF 20 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 Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer, SPF 20 is 2.
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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.
- 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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Robust
|
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None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
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SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT |
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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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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
|
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None
|
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Good
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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None
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Robust
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Robust
|
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None
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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: Octisalate 5.00%, Avobenzone 3.00%, Octocrylene 2.70%; Inactive Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetyl Esters, Butylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure, Betula Alba (Birch) Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Bran) Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Juice Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Peg-6, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Steareth-21, Caffeine, Sodium Rna, Cellulose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Simethicone, Tromethamine, Sucrose, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisiloxane, Linoleic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Betaine, Trehalose, Hexylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
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