Anti-Redness Foaming Cleanser
The Merle Norman Anti-Redness Foaming Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 53 ingredients (31 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
(Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
(Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sea Whip Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Canina Flower Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
(Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
(Astringent, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
(Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Moisturising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract
(Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Santalum Album Wood Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Fructose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Inositol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Urea
(Buffering Agent, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthyl Lactate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Tropolone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Diazolidinyl Urea
(Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
