Name: MERIT The Minimalist Correcting Complexion Stick
Brand: Merit Beauty
SKU: 132060
Availability: InStock
Rating: 30 (1 reviews)

MERIT The Minimalist Correcting Complexion Stick

Merit Beauty

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

Clean ingredients6 flagged

What's inside

BHT

Potential endocrine disruption, irritant/sensitizer, ingestion toxicity concerns at high doses, possible contamination with reaction byproducts

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Not intended for ingestion, ultra-processed synthetic hydrocarbon, potential aspiration hazard if swallowed, possible tissue accumulation concerns extrapolated from mineral oil hydrocarbons, possible gastrointestinal discomfort

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Possible gut irritation with oral exposure, lack of safety data for ingestion, possible heavy metal contamination, non-nutritive, ultra-processed ingredient

Synthetic Wax

Ultra-processed, potential intestinal irritation, possible accumulation in the body, no nutritional value

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Potential allergenicity, limited ingestion safety data, possible mild irritation if contacted on skin

Cera Microcristallina

Potential for accumulation if consumed in very high amounts, may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals, ultra-processed ingredient

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

Octyldodecanol

Emollient, improves skin feel, enhances product texture

Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire de Carnauba)

Edible coating agent providing moisture barrier and gloss, natural origin

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying agent improving product texture and stability

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Contains bioactive compounds with possible antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects based on in vitro and animal studies

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster, skin conditioning agent

1,2-Hexanediol

Humectant, solvent, preservative enhancer

Mica

Provides pearlescent effect, enhances visual appeal of products

CI 77492

Provides stable, inert colorant with low toxicity at typical use levels

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient moisturizing agent, enhances skin penetration of active ingredients, stable and non-greasy texture

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Provides water-resistant barrier, improves texture and spreadability, enhances product stability

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Enhances adhesion and durability of coatings and composites

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Propylene Carbonate

Effective solvent and plasticizer, enhances formulation stability and performance

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, humectant properties, enhances texture in formulations

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

CI 77499

Provides stable, non-reactive black pigment colorant

CI 77891

Effective whitening and opacity agent, widely used for color consistency

Product Details

Form Type

solid

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