Name: Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush
Brand: Merit Beauty
SKU: 348190

Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

9

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

BHT

Potential irritant, possible endocrine disruption in high doses, suspected carcinogenicity in animal studies at high exposure, regulatory restrictions in some regions

CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)

Potential inhalation toxicity, possible carcinogenic risk when inhaled as nanoparticles, regulatory restrictions in food use in some jurisdictions

Ethylene/Propylene Oxide Copolymer

Potential for residual monomer toxicity, possible allergenicity, unclear long-term ingestion safety, ultra-processed synthetic compound

D&C Red 7 CA Lake (CI 15850)

Irritation, sensitization, potential contamination with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) depending on manufacturing process, regulatory restrictions in certain uses

Diisostearyl Malate

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not intended for ingestion

Synthetic Wax

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

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived, may cause digestive discomfort in large quantities, ultra-processed, no nutritional value

Cire microcristalline

Potential for accumulation if consumed in large amounts, may cause digestive irritation rarely

Methicone

Potential environmental concerns, possible accumulation in tissues with excessive exposure, uncertainty regarding long-term ingestion safety

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

CI 77491/77492/77499

Stable natural pigment, non-toxic coloring agent, FDA approved for use in cosmetics and some foods

Octyldodecanol

Emollient, improves skin feel, enhances product texture

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)

Provides skin conditioning, film-forming, emollient properties, improves texture and moisture retention

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying agent improving product texture and stability

Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake)

Colorant providing yellow dyeing/staining function in formulations

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Provides skin conditioning and moisturization, enhances product texture and spreadability

Polyethylene

Durable, chemically inert, widely used in packaging and containers

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Provides pearlescent effect, enhances texture and appearance in formulations

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Enhances adhesion and durability of coatings and composites

Product Details

Form Type

cream

Ingredient Transparency

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