Ultra Powder Foundation
The Merle Norman Ultra Powder Foundation is a misc. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (8 low-risk) rates it Excellent (86/100). 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
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Talc
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Nylon-12
(Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methicone
(Surface Modifier, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Linoleate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
6
|
A
|
Imidazolidinyl Urea
(Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77288
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77742
(Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77007
(Colorant) |
