PRODUCT REVIEW

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 by Murad for Unisex - Cream

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.75%Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

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Product summary

We assess that "Murad - Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 by Murad for Unisex - Cream" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.00% (declared), octisalate 4.00% (declared), homosalate 4.00% (declared) and octocrylene 2.00% (declared).

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.

Price

The product retails for 180.55A$ in Australia and for 51.97$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

octocrylene 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 4%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

ascorbic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

ascorbic acid 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cream

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.7% - 7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

phenyl trimethicone 2.9% - 4.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture

isododecane 23% - 34%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

retinyl palmitate 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

paeonia suffruticosa root extract 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Isododecane, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl methicone, Phenyl trimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, Hydrogenated black currant seed oil, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Solidago virgaurea extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Mucor miehei extract, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Octyldodecyl oleate, Hydrogenated soy polyglycerides, Silica, Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica, Butylene glycol, C15-23 alkane, Peg-8 dimethicone, Alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	42%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%	40%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	retinyl palmitate caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride homosalate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter jojoba esters +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +5 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +1 more Other: ceramide eop ceramide eos +22 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: benzophenone-3 glycerin +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: homosalate octocrylene +1 more Other: glycolic acid ascorbyl glucoside +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane homosalate +1 more Other: aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +17 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? echinacea purpurea extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? boswellia serrata resin extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	hydrolyzed ginseng saponins Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	octocrylene Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +53 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +45 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield SPF 30 by Murad for Unisex - Cream

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