Merle Norman Skintelligent Cleanser Versus Merle Norman Nighttime Recovery Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Merle Norman Skintelligent Cleanser 27 ingredients
Merle Norman Nighttime Recovery Cream 52 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Merle Norman Skintelligent Cleanser 27 ingredients
Merle Norman Nighttime Recovery Cream 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantMannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
CI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Talc
Abrasive
Iron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Decyl Glucoside, Phytelephas Aequatorialis Seed Powder, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactose, Mannitol, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, CI 77015, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Talc, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract
TonicAscorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isocetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Palmitoyl Carnitine
Skin ConditioningPCA
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Polyquaternium-24
PEG-8
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingDiazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Myristyl Myristate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Superoxide Dismutase, Ceramide NP, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hcl, Proline, Glycine, Palmitoyl Carnitine, PCA, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Polyquaternium-24, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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