Murad Intensive – C Radiance Peel 成份

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
2. Kaolin
3. Synthetic beeswax
4. Glycerin
5. Glycolic Acid
6. Ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
10. Urea
11. Yeast Amino Acids
12. Trehalose
13. Inositol
14. Taurine
15. Betaine
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
18. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract
21. Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
22. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Fomes Officinalis Extract
25. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
26. Ascorbic Acid
27. Chitosan
28. Propyl Gallate
29. Zinc Gluconate
30. Methyl diisopropyl propionamide
31. Ethyl menthane carboxamide
32. Menthyl lactate
33. Hydrated silica
34. Lauryl Laurate
35. Zea mays starch
36. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
37. Hydrolyzed corn starch
38. Aminomethyl propanol
39. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
40. Ceteareth-20
41. Hydroxyethylcellulose
42. Sodium Hydroxide
43. Disodium EDTA
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Caprylyl Glycol
46. Chlorphenesin
47. Limonene
48. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
49. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
50. Ocimum Basilicum Oil
51. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
52. Ferula galbaniflua

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ABRASIVE

Kaolin

BINDING

Synthetic beeswax

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTIOXIDANT

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymerUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexyl PalmitateSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower ExtractHydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateButylene GlycolFomes Officinalis ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractAscorbic AcidChitosanPropyl GallateZinc GluconateMethyl diisopropyl propionamideEthyl menthane carboxamideMenthyl lactateHydrated silicaLauryl LaurateZea mays starchHydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateHydrolyzed corn starchAminomethyl propanolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCeteareth-20HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinLimoneneCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilOcimum Basilicum OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilFerula galbaniflua

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Synthetic beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

Glycerin

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

Glycolic Acid

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

Ethyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer

Not decoded yet

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

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.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed prickly pear flower extract for mild exfoliation and film-forming skin protection; suited for sensitive-skin barrier care.

Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Hydrolyzed myrtle leaf extract providing skin protection, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Fomes Officinalis Extract

Mushroom extract traditionally used for soothing; limited modern data, used as natural concept additive, purity is key.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

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

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.

Propyl Gallate

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

Zinc Gluconate

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

Methyl diisopropyl propionamide

Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.

Ethyl menthane carboxamide

Cooling agent; immediate tingle, recommend 0.1-0.3% usage

Menthyl lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Hydrated silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Lauryl Laurate

Ester emollient; provides slip, stable, low irritation risk.

Zea mays starch

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

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Hydrolyzed corn starch

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

Aminomethyl propanol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

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.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Ocimum Basilicum Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and tonic; contains allergens, use caution on sensitive skin.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

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

Ferula galbaniflua

Not decoded yet