
Merle Norman
Skintelligent Moisturizer
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Contains Trigger Concerns
This formula contains trigger concerns for fungal acne-prone users.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Trigger Concerns Identified
3 potential fungal acne triggers are identified in this formula.
Individual sensitivity to these ingredients can vary.
Potential Trigger Ingredients
- Linolenic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- Beeswax (Cera Alba)
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Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
- DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
- Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
- Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl DimethiconeSurfactant, Emulsifying
GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant
Ingredient Notes
In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
- https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
- http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
- Adipic Acid/Diglycol CrosspolymerFilm Forming
- Lactococcus Ferment LysateSkin Conditioning
- Bifida Ferment LysateSkin Conditioning, Probiotic
- Milk ProteinHair Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning
- LactoseSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
- Acacia Senegal GumMasking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive
- Polygonum Aviculare (Knotweed) ExtractEmollient, Antioxidant
Linolenic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Laureth-12Surfactant, Emulsifying
Linoleic AcidFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Sufactant
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1Beeswax (Cera Alba)Fungal Acne TriggerPerfuming, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Epilating Agent
May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
EWG1- Polymethyl MethacrylateFilm Forming
- Phenyl TrimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antifoaming Agent
- TrimethylsiloxysilicateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent
- HDI/trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerAnticaking Agent
- Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent - Nonaqueous
- DimethiconolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent, Moisturising
- Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerHumectant, Viscosity Controlling, Skin Protecting, Anticaking Agent
- Polysilicone-11Film Forming
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling
- SilicaViscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent
- Silica SilylateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Antifoaming Agent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
- Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
- Magnesium SulfateViscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning, Bulking Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
- Diazolidinyl UreaPreservative
- Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative
- Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
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