Arbonne RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Restorative Cream, SPF 20

EWG scientists reviewed the Arbonne RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Restorative Cream, SPF 20 product label collected on March 31, 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 Arbonne RE9 Advanced Extra Moisture Restorative Cream, SPF 20 is 4.
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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)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
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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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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None
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• Cancer (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 (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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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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Good
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Robust
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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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Limited
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None
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (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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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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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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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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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Fair
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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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Fair
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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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None
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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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.
PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
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:
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 2.79%, Inactive Ingredients: water, glycerin, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, dimethicone, potassium cetyl phosphate, VP/eicosene copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, cocoyl proline, isopropyl isostearate, glyceryl distearate, hippophae rhamnoides oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, borago officinalis seed oil, olea europaea (olive) oil unsaponifiables, fagus sylvatica bud extract, pueraria lobata root extract, lavandula stoechas extract, laminaria digitata extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, hypericum perforatum extract, nasturtium officinale extract, panax ginseng root extract, trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, betula alba leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycine soja (soybean) protein, valine, glycine, butylene glycol, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, ascorbyl palmitate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, hydrogenated lecithin, lecithin, glyceryl stearate, carbomer, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, panthenol, stearamine, urea, polyamino sugar condensate, sodium PCA, sorbitan stearate, squalane, phytosterols, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium dextran sulfate, acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, phytic acid, aminomethyl propanol, caprylyl glycol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylhydroxamic acid, sodium hyaluronate, gluconolactone, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate
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