murad Age-Balancing Night Cream

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Diglycerin
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Persea Gratissima Oil
7. Isononyl Isononanoate
8. Oleyl Alcohol
9. Glycerin
10. Stearic Acid
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. PEG-100 Stearate
13. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
14. Cetyl Phosphate
15. Urea
16. Yeast Amino Acids
17. Trehalose
18. Inositol
19. Taurine
20. Betaine
21. Glycine Soja Sterols
22. Larrea Divaricata Extract
23. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
24. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
25. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
26. Lecithin
27. Menhaden Oil
28. Retinol
29. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
30. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
31. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
32. Oenothera Biennis Oil
33. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
34. Tocopheryl Acetate
35. Sodium PCA
36. Panthenol
37. Tocopherol
38. Ascorbyl Palmitate
39. Carbomer
40. Aminomethyl Propanol
41. Disodium EDTA
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Methylparaben
44. Propylparaben
45. Limonene
46. Linalool
47. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
48. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
49. Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
50. Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
51. Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil
52. Glycine Soja Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains parabens

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolDiglycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateOleyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPersea Gratissima Oil

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

Other ingredients

GlycerinStearic AcidGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractCetyl PhosphateUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineGlycine Soja SterolsLarrea Divaricata ExtractDioscorea Villosa Root ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractLecithinMenhaden OilRetinolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractBorago Officinalis Seed OilOenothera Biennis OilSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateSodium PCAPanthenolTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateCarbomerAminomethyl PropanolDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenLimoneneLinaloolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Tangerina Peel OilPrunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel OilBarosma Betulina Leaf OilGlycine Soja Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Oleyl Alcohol

Oleic acid derivative acting as emulsifier, thickener, and perfume; mild and low comedogenic risk, often paired with oleic acid.

Glycerin

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

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.

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Cetyl Phosphate

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

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.

Glycine Soja Sterols

Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin

Larrea Divaricata Extract

Not decoded yet

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Wild Yam extract; traditional ingredient used as skin conditioner. Low concentration, limited clinical evidence.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Menhaden Oil

Not decoded yet

Retinol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium PCA

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

Panthenol

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

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Aminomethyl Propanol

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

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

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 Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil for fragrance and skin care; high phototoxicity, limit concentration or shade

Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil

Bitter almond kernel oil for fragrance and emollience; contains allergens, 2 comedogenic rating.

Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

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