Merle Norman Brilliant-C Brightening Serum
The Merle Norman Brilliant-C Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 44 ingredients (42 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Disiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyethylene
(Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Oral Care Agentagent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-10
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
(Proprietary, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Morus Bombycis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diacetyl Boldine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Soluble Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 40
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-12
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tin Oxide
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
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