Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural is a makeup with 26 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. No common allergens flagged.
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Is Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural has none of the common allergens Jouaxia flags: fragrance, essential oils, snail mucin, denatured alcohol, or niacinamide.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinyl Palmitate): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Retinyl Palmitate): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Merle Norman Lasting Foundation Natural?
26 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Titanium Dioxide (11.6%)
- 2.Zinc Oxide (6.9%)
- 3.Isododecane
- 4.Isohexadecane
- 5.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 6.Butylene/Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
- 7.Talc
- 8.Polymethyl Methacrylate
- 9.Silica
- 10.Disteardimonium Hectorite
- 11.Polyethylene
- 12.Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- 13.Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- 14.Propylene Carbonate
- 15.Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- 16.Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- 17.Retinyl Palmitate
- 18.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 19.Aluminum Oxide
- 20.Stearic Acid
- 21.Propylparaben
- 22.Benzyl Alcohol
- 23.Ethylene Brassylate
- 24.Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- 25.Iron Oxides (Ci 77489, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499)
- 26.Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.