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Product summary

"Murad - Cellular Hydration Barrier Repair Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Peptides (hexapeptide-9 0.45% - 1.05%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
  • Humectants (betaine 0.15% - 0.70%, inositol 0.20% - 0.75%, trehalose 0.30% - 0.70%, urea 0.40% - 0.90%, hexapeptide-9 0.45% - 1.05%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.60% - 1.35%, lactobacillus ferment 1.40% - 2.10% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 72.00$ in the United States and for 72.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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