Name: Murad - Hydratation équilibre anti-âge
Brand: Murad

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Murad - Hydratation équilibre anti-âge" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, urea, arginine, betaine and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vitis vinifera seed oil, arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil and phenyl trimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.30%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

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

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydratation équilibre anti-âge

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, betaine.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1, panthenol, urea

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

arginine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

betaine 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Anti-aging

This product contains adenosine triphosphate, copper tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

adenosine triphosphate 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

copper tripeptide-1 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

trifolium pratense flower extract 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds

propylene glycol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cetearyl alcohol 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Unknown, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl methicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Potassium jojobate, Panthenol, Arginine, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Disodium edta, Octadecyl di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Adenosine triphosphate, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Propylene glycol, Betaine, Inositol, Taurine, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Proline, Glycine, Sorbitol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Algin, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Copper tripeptide-1, Iris florentina root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 urea +20 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +7 more Other: paraffinum liquidum palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +7 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +12 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +7 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinol +44 more	Common: panthenol urea +6 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +4 more	Common: urea panthenol +6 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +12 more	Common: panthenol urea +8 more Other: niacinamide hexapeptide-9 +11 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +9 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +8 more	Common: panthenol urea +6 more Other: lactic acid acetyl glucosamine +15 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 panthenol +6 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +10 more	Common: urea panthenol +7 more Other: lactic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +11 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +42 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +4 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +23 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? macadamia integrifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more

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Anti-aging

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