murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Glycerin
4. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Ethoxydiglycol
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Cetearyl Glucoside
11. Xylitylglucoside
12. Phenyl Trimethicone
13. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
14. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
15. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
16. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
17. Anhydroxylitol
18. Isohexadecane
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Allantoin
21. Urea
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Glucosamine Hcl
24. Xylitol
25. BHT
26. Bisabolol
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Laminaria Digitata Extract
31. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
32. Persea Gratissima Oil
33. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Polysorbate 80
36. Sodium Hyaluronate
37. Retinyl Palmitate
38. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
39. Yeast Amino Acids
40. Betaine
41. Inositol
42. Taurine
43. Trehalose
44. Magnesium Chloride
45. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
46. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
47. Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derived

Formulation view O/W cream with light ester oils for smoothness and shea butter for occlusion. Actives include urea, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, and plant extracts for soothing. Silicones add shine. Best for normal to dry skin to enhance hydration. Factory note: Emulsification efficiency and risk of crystallization during storage must be monitored via HPLC or DSC to ensure texture integrity.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolEthoxydiglycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolCetearyl GlucosideXylitylglucosidePhenyl TrimethiconeHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerAnhydroxylitolIsohexadecaneChlorphenesinAllantoinUreaXanthan GumGlucosamine HclXylitolBHTBisabololDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinLaminaria Digitata ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit OilPersea Gratissima OilSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractTocopheryl AcetatePolysorbate 80Sodium HyaluronateRetinyl PalmitateAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractYeast Amino AcidsBetaineInositolTaurineTrehaloseMagnesium ChloridePalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreoninePalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Chlorphenesin

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Urea

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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

Yeast Amino Acids

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

Betaine

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

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.

Trehalose

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

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

Complex peptide precursor for skin conditioning; limited public data, follow supplier dosage.

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