murad Hydrating Toner

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
4. Urea
5. Yeast Amino Acids
6. Trehalose
7. Inositol
8. Taurine
9. Betaine
10. Chondrus Crispus Extract
11. Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
12. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
13. Sodium Pca
14. Lecithin
15. Tocopherol
16. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
17. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
18. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
19. Peg-12 Dimethicone
20. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
21. Sodium Citrate
22. Disodium Edta
23. Chlorphenesin
24. Methylisothiazolinone
25. Benzyl Salicylate
26. Geraniol
27. Linalool
28. Citronellol
29. Fragrance
30. Orange 4
31. Red 4

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Toner based on water, butylene glycol, and witch hazel, rich in yeast amino acids, trehalose, and plant extracts for hydration and soothing. Preserved with chlorphenesin and methylisothiazolinone. Contains urea and betaine for moisture. Suitable for dry or sensitive skin pre-makeup. Factory note: Stability of multiple botanical and fermented ingredients is a challenge; methylisothiazolinone requires extreme caution in leave-on products to prevent sensitization.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolYeast Amino AcidsTrehalose

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

ANTISTATIC

UreaInositol

BUFFERING

Taurine

Other ingredients

BetaineChondrus Crispus ExtractPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractSodium PcaLecithinTocopherolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractPeg-12 DimethiconePeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium CitrateDisodium EdtaChlorphenesinMethylisothiazolinoneBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolLinaloolCitronellolFragranceOrange 4Red 4

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Yeast Amino Acids

Yeast-derived soluble amino acid mix; potent humectant with small molecules for easy penetration, good for dry/damaged skin.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Peach fruit extract with fruit acids and fibers; used as mild physical exfoliant and moisturizer

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Peg-12 Dimethicone

Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Orange 4

Orange 4, a synthetic colorant for cosmetics; restricted pigment, must comply with regulatory limits.

Red 4

Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.

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