murad Renewing Eye Cream

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Tricaprylyl Citrate
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
6. Jojoba Esters
7. Glycerin
8. Boron Nitride
9. Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Stearic Acid
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. PEG-100 Stearate
14. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
15. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
16. Dimethicone
17. Cetyl Phosphate
18. Urea
19. Yeast Amino Acids
20. Trehalose
21. Inositol
22. Taurine
23. Betaine
24. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
25. Iris Florentina Root Extract
26. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
27. Glycine Soja Sterols
28. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
29. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
30. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
31. Retinol
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
34. Oenothera Biennis Oil
35. Tocopherol
36. Ascorbyl Palmitate
37. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
38. Dipeptide-2
39. Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
40. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
41. Sodium PCA
42. Panthenol
43. Oleyl Alcohol
44. Steareth-20
45. Lecithin
46. Carbomer
47. Polysorbate 20
48. Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
49. Aminomethyl Propanol
50. Disodium EDTA
51. Silica
52. Phenoxyethanol
53. Caprylyl Glycol
54. Chlorphenesin
55. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Jojoba EstersCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideCetyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BULKING

Boron Nitride

Other ingredients

Tricaprylyl CitrateBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2Stearic AcidGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractMangifera Indica Seed ButterDimethiconeCetyl PhosphateUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineGlycine Soja Seed ExtractIris Florentina Root ExtractDioscorea Villosa Root ExtractGlycine Soja SterolsTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7RetinolSodium HyaluronateSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractOenothera Biennis OilTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateBorago Officinalis Seed OilDipeptide-2Hesperidin Methyl ChalconeCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium PCAPanthenolOleyl AlcoholSteareth-20LecithinCarbomerPolysorbate 20Sodium Potassium Aluminum SilicateAminomethyl PropanolDisodium EDTASilicaPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Tricaprylyl Citrate

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not decoded yet

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Boron Nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetyl Phosphate

Anionic emulsifier and thickener; often blended, high levels may sting sensitive skin

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.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Orris root extract, traditional fixative/tonic; contains volatile essentials, check allergen compatibility.

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Wild Yam extract; traditional ingredient used as skin conditioner. Low concentration, limited clinical evidence.

Glycine Soja Sterols

Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Dipeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone

Antioxidant that protects other actives from oxidative degradation, enhancing product shelf life and stability.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Sodium PCA

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Oleyl Alcohol

Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

Powder bulker for matte finish. Potential comedogenic, limit usage in acne-prone formulations.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Disodium EDTA

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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