murad Clarifying Toner
murad Murad Clarifying Toner lists 25 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Alcohol Denat
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Lecithin
- Tocopherol
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Allantoin
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Menthol
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Citral
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Blue 1
- Ext. Violet 2
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Other ingredients
PPG-5-Ceteth-20LecithinTocopherolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateAllantoinPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractPEG-12 DimethiconeMentholMenthoxypropanediolSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenCitralCymbopogon Schoenanthus OilBlue 1Ext. Violet 2
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| PPG-5-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chondrus Crispus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Menthoxypropanediol | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/354 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ext. Violet 2 | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- PPG-5-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive
- Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention
- Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Cationic modified starch for conditioning and suspension; balance charge at high use.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Menthoxypropanediol
- Menthol derivative; cooling agent for immediate freshness; concentration control to avoid irritation.
- 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
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Cymbopogon oil, natural lemon scent; contains furanocoumarins with photosensitivity, limit usage and enhance SPF for daytime products.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
- Ext. Violet 2
- Diazo dye for color cosmetics; verify heavy metal limits and avoid acidic pH causing fading.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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