Name: MERIT MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Color: Quince
Brand: Merit
SKU: 433009
Availability: InStock
Rating: 34 (1 reviews)

MERIT MERIT Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Color: Quince

Merit Beauty

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

12

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, contamination risk from synthetic processing

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Potential inhalation toxicity as a respirable dust, possible genotoxicity concerns with nano-sized particles, regulatory restrictions in food use in some jurisdictions

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not intended for ingestion, insufficient safety data for oral consumption, potential for irritation if misused

Ethylene/Propylene Oxide Copolymer

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

Lecithin

Processing residues depending on source, possible allergenicity especially soy-based, trace nut allergen cross-contamination

Aluminum Hydroxide

Potential for localized irritation, contamination with aluminum ions which may accumulate in the body at high exposure, regulatory restrictions in food additive use in some regions

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Not approved for food use, limited oral safety data, potential skin and eye irritation, synthetic ultra-processed additive, releases ethanol on hydrolysis

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Potential skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Synthetic Wax

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not intended for ingestion

Microcrystalline Wax

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

Methicone

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

Silica

Inhalation of fine silica dust can cause respiratory irritation and silicosis; typical dietary exposure low risk

Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

Improves texture of cosmetic products, acts as an emollient, skin conditioning agent

Water

Safe solvent, non-toxic, non-irritating, environmentally benign

Yellow Iron Oxide (CI 77492)

Provides safe, stable pigmentation in cosmetics and some foods, FDA approved as color additive

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Emollient, improves skin texture and feel, enhances spreadability of formulations

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient, skin-conditioning, enhances product texture and absorption

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Emulsifier, skin conditioning, enhances product texture and stability

Sorbitan Isostearate

Emulsifying agent improving product texture and stability

Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491)

Provides stable and inert red pigment for coloring, non-toxic at typical cosmetic and food use levels

Isononyl Isononanoate

Improves skin softness and spreadability of formulations

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Provides pearlescent effect, enhances texture and appearance in formulations

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Enhances solubilization and emulsification in formulations, improves product texture and absorption

CI 77499 (Iron Oxide Black)

Stable pigment providing color, low toxicity, widely used in cosmetics

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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