murad Essential-C Night 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. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
3. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Stearic Acid
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Peg-100 Stearate
9. Cetyl Phosphate
10. Polysorbate 60
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Isostearic Acid
13. Urea
14. Yeast Amino Acids
15. Trehalose
16. Inositol
17. Taurine
18. Betaine
19. Ascorbic Acid
20. Chitosan
21. Rice Amino Acids
22. Zinc Aspartate
23. Phospholipids
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Retinyl Palmitate
26. Ascorbyl Palmitate
27. Ethyl Linoleate
28. Panthenol
29. Dimethicone
30. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
31. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
32. Passiflora Incarnata Extract
33. Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
34. Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract
35. Sodium Pca
36. Carbomer
37. Disodium Edta
38. Aminomethyl Propanol
39. Propyl Gallate
40. Phenoxyethanol
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Chlorphenesin
43. Benzyl Benzoate
44. Citronellol
45. Geraniol
46. Limonene
47. Linalool
48. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
49. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
50. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
51. Geranium Maculatum Oil
52. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
53. Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
54. Fragrance
55. Yellow 6

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl HydroxystearateCetearyl EthylhexanoateCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Peg-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Cetyl PhosphatePolysorbate 60Butyrospermum Parkii ButterIsostearic AcidUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineAscorbic AcidChitosanRice Amino AcidsZinc AspartatePhospholipidsTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateAscorbyl PalmitateEthyl LinoleatePanthenolDimethiconeGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractPassiflora Incarnata ExtractPelvetia Canaliculata ExtractTripleurospermum Maritimum ExtractSodium PcaCarbomerDisodium EdtaAminomethyl PropanolPropyl GallatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinBenzyl BenzoateCitronellolGeraniolLimoneneLinaloolCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilGeranium Maculatum OilLavandula Angustifolia OilThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf OilFragranceYellow 6

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ester emollient 1-5%; non-comedogenic, silky, compatible with sunscreens

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Butylene Glycol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

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.

Cetyl Phosphate

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

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.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Chitosan

Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.

Rice Amino Acids

Hydrolyzed protein; low MW, boosts hydration and penetration.

Zinc Aspartate

Not decoded yet

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Ethyl Linoleate

Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.

Panthenol

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

Dimethicone

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

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

Passiflora Incarnata Extract

Pink passionflower extract used primarily as an astringent for anti-wrinkle or firming claims; some extracts may contain allergenic alkaloids requiring verification.

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

Seaweed extract, polysaccharides, moisturizing, soothing.

Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Pca

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium Edta

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

Aminomethyl Propanol

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

Propyl Gallate

Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.

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.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Geranium Maculatum Oil

Botanical essential oil for fragrance and toning; contains allergens, caution for sensitive skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil

Thyme essential oil, potent antiseptic and tonic, high irritation and allergen risk.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Yellow 6

Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.

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