Murad advance acne and wrinkle reducer

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. Salicylic Acid
2. Water
3. Dimethicone
4. Glycerin
5. Ppg-26-Buteth-26
6. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7. Urea
8. Yeast Amino Acids
9. Trehalose
10. Inositol
11. Taurine
12. Betaine
13. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
14. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Sulfur
19. Retinyl Palmitate
20. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
21. Retinol
22. Ascorbic Acid
23. Chitosan
24. Silver Citrate
25. Glucosamine Hcl
26. Algae Extract
27. Yeast Extract
28. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
29. Hydroxyethylcellulose
30. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
31. Caffeine
32. Coenzyme A
33. Peg-8
34. Cetearyl Olivate
35. Sorbitan Olivate
36. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
37. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
38. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
39. Sodium Pca
40. Sodium Lactate
41. Glycolic Acid
42. Zinc Gluconate
43. Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
44. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
45. Pvp
46. Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
47. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
48. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
49. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
50. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
51. Glyceryl Stearate
52. Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
53. Zea Mays Starch
54. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
55. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
56. Cetyl Alcohol
57. Xanthan Gum
58. Citric Acid
59. Disodium Edta
60. Propyl Gallate
61. Polysorbate 80
62. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
63. Sodium Hydroxide
64. Phenoxyethanol
65. Caprylyl Glycol
66. Chlorphenesin
67. Citronellol
68. Geraniol
69. Limonene
70. Linalool
71. Fragrance

Highlights

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

Formulation view Salicylic acid is the leading ingredient, paired with urea and sulfur for exfoliation, plus retinol and vitamin C. Silicone base for smoothness. Factory warning: high irritation potential, complex active stacking, strictly for tolerant non-sensitive skin short-term; prohibited for pregnant women.

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

ANTISTATIC

Urea

HUMECTANT

Yeast Amino AcidsTrehalose

Other ingredients

Ppg-26-Buteth-26InositolTaurineBetaineEthylhexyl PalmitateSilica Dimethyl SilylateButylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateSulfurRetinyl PalmitateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideRetinolAscorbic AcidChitosanSilver CitrateGlucosamine HclAlgae ExtractYeast ExtractSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentHydroxyethylcelluloseBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractCaffeineCoenzyme APeg-8Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractSodium PcaSodium LactateGlycolic AcidZinc GluconateMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinPvpHydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlyceryl StearateCocamidopropyl DimethylamineZea Mays StarchHydrolyzed Corn StarchHydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateCetyl AlcoholXanthan GumCitric AcidDisodium EdtaPropyl GallatePolysorbate 80Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinCitronellolGeraniolLimoneneLinaloolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Ppg-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

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.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sulfur

Sebum-regulating and anti-seborrheic agent for acne; has distinct odor, low irritancy at standard levels but can be drying.

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Retinol

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

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.

Silver Citrate

Silver salt for antimicrobial/deodorizing; EU limits concentration (<0.01%), monitor long-term contact, avoid in food-grade containers.

Glucosamine Hcl

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

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Coenzyme A

Coenzyme A skin conditioner; biologically active, poor stability, requires suitable system to prevent degradation.

Peg-8

Not decoded yet

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.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Sodium Pca

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Pvp

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed carob seed extract; humectant, check cationic stability

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Cationic conditioner and emulsifier at 1–3%; high static attraction, pair with quat agents, caution for sensitive skin

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate

Hydrolyzed corn starch octenyl succinate for absorbent film; disperse evenly to avoid clumps; consider oil-absorption impact on feel.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Citric Acid

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

Disodium Edta

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

Propyl Gallate

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

Polysorbate 80

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

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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.

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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