Brilliant-C Brightening Serum

Merle Norman

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
95%
2%
2%
0%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
55%
11%
0%
34%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Acne-Fighting
Acne-Fighting
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
Nylon-12
(Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Diacetyl Boldine
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent,Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
1
B
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing,Skin Conditioning,Smoothing,Soothing,Tonic)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
1
A
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
Morus Bombycis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Chelating,Masking)
1
Soluble Collagen
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Film Forming,Humectant)
1
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
1
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
1
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
(Moisturising,Skin Conditioning,Tonic)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient,Masking,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning,Sufactant)
1
A
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
(Proprietary,Skin Conditioning)
1
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming)
1
A
Polyethylene
(Abrasive,Adhesive,Binding Agent,Bulking Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent,Humectant,Soothing)
2
Disiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Conditioning)
2
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying)
2
A
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Solvent,Viscosity Controlling)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent,Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Masking)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Tin Oxide
(Abrasive,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
3
B
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
Polysorbate 40
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
PEG-10
(Humectant,Solvent)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
8
Fragrance
(Deodorant,Masking,Perfuming)
1
2
A
Silica
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Alpha-Bisabolol
Brightening
Brightening
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing