Murad Cleansers & Toners Environmental Shield: Essential-C Cleanser
Works for
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCan be harsh
“Cleansers & Toners Environmental Shield Essential-C Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Zinc aspartate, Chitosan + 1 moreMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan, zinc aspartate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Retinyl palmitate + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHamamelis virginiana water~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium pca~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaBetaine~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSorbitol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycine~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineProline~0.7–1.1%
Serine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineThreonine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineArginine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineLysine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineGlutamic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidRice amino acids~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Rice amino acidsZinc aspartate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help reduce acne and blemishes and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Zinc aspartateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePeg-12 dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconePhospholipids~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidChitosan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ChitosanPropyl gallate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractEchinacea purpurea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractSodium polyaspartate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
More about Sodium polyaspartateBenzophenone-4~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Polyquaternium-4~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlcohol denat.~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilOcimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.3%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilFerula galbaniflua resin oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42053~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium pca, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic acid, Rice amino acids, Zinc aspartate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Peg-12 dimethicone, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Chitosan, Propyl gallate, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Sodium polyaspartate, Benzophenone-4, Polyquaternium-4, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Alcohol denat., Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Parfum, Unknown, Ci 42053
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MuradCleansers & Toners Environmental Shield: Essential-C CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Eau Thermale AveneFace Cleanance: Micellar Water | AvèneCleanance Micellar Water | ObagiSUZANOBAGIMD Balancing Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $20.61 | $24.76 | $40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 16 | 1 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Cetrimonium Bromide | Cetrimonium Bromide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Reviewhindawi.com
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