Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment Ingredients

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. Colloidal oatmeal 5%
2. Water
3. Squalane
4. Propanediol
5. Cetearyl Olivate
6. Sorbitan Olivate
7. Coco-caprylate/Caprate
8. Musa sapientum
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
11. Betaine
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
13. Polyglyceryl-10 myristate
14. Hydrogenated lecithin
15. Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
16. Albatrellus Confluens Extract
17. Niacinamide
18. Allantoin
19. Tocopherol
20. Jojoba esters
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
23. Hectorite
24. Carbomer
25. Caprylhydroxamic acid
26. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Citric Acid
29. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCetearyl OlivateCoco-caprylate/CaprateCetyl Alcohol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

ABRASIVE

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Other ingredients

Colloidal oatmeal 5%Musa sapientumBetaineButyrospermum Parkii ButterPolyglyceryl-10 myristateHydrogenated lecithinPhysalis Pubescens Fruit JuiceAlbatrellus Confluens ExtractNiacinamideAllantoinTocopherolJojoba estersEthylhexylglycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHectoriteCarbomerCaprylhydroxamic acidTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateSodium HydroxideCitric AcidChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Colloidal oatmeal 5%

Not decoded yet

Water

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Coco-caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Musa sapientum

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Betaine

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice

Physalis fruit juice containing organic acids for hair and skin conditioning; high concentration or low pH may cause stinging.

Albatrellus Confluens Extract

Albatrellus confluens extract; polysaccharide-rich, 0.1–0.5% for moisturizing; water phase, verify purity

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopherol

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

Jojoba esters

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hectorite

Clay absorbent and viscosity controller; used in silicone-free hair products.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caprylhydroxamic acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Chlorphenesin

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