Nightly Moisture Cream
3 PROHIBITED
Merle Norman

Nightly Moisture Cream

Moisturizers
Contains Prohibited Substances
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
  • Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben) /Sodium salt or Salts of Isobutylparaben
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 42 total
Safe (2)Restricted (0)Prohibited (3)Unknown (37)

Composition

24% natural38% synthetic
🌿 10 natural❓ 16 unknown origin🧪 16 synthetic

Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 24% natural, 38% unknown origin and 38% synthetic.

Ingredients data:40 / 42explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#2

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 42 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

42 / 42
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️2 of 42 ingredients missing description or function
Water/​Aqua/​Eau#1
Water/​Aqua/​Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycerin#2
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetearyl Isononanoate#3
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isononanoic acid, C16-18-alkyl esters
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isohexadecane#4
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polym., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isononyl Isononanoate#5
ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pentylene Glycol#6
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Steareth-21#7
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cyclopentasiloxane#8
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Steareth-2#9
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-octadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Beeswax#10
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Cetyl Palmitate#11
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glyceryl Stearate#12
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#13
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearic Acid#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Stearyl Alcohol#15
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Octadecan-1-ol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#16
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Acetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein#18
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil#19
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides …
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil#20
SKIN CONDITIONING
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the nuts of the Pistachio, Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Punica Granatum Extract#21
ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, TONIC
Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract#22
HUMECTANT
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of Opuntia streptacantha, Cactaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#23
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Proline#24
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium PCA#25
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#26
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitic Acid#27
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Hexadecanoic acid
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acetyl Tyrosine#28
SKIN CONDITIONING, TANNING
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Silica Dimethyl Silylate#29
ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#30
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Comedogenic: 3/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Adenosine Triphosphate#31
SKIN CONDITIONING
Adenosine 5'-triphosphate.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polymethyl Methacrylate#32
FILM FORMING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Triethanolamine#33
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#34
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Methylparaben#35
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Butylparaben#36🚫 Prohibited
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethylparaben#37
FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Isobutylparaben#38🚫 Prohibited
ANTIMICROBIAL
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Propylparaben#39
PERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE
Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Disodium EDTA#40
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tetrasodium EDTA#41
CHELATING
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fragrance#42
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
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