Murad Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment
Works for
MoisturizingColloidal oatmeal, Squalane + 10 moreWorks well
“Fortified with clinically proven ground cherry blend and oat lipids that rapidly soothe, hydrate, replenish and restore skin’s suppleness”
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:
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: squalane, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Physalis pubescens fruit juiceMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Colloidal oatmeal5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealWater~45–55%
Squalane~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePropanediol~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl olivate~3.6–4.4%
Sorbitan olivate~2.6–3.2%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMusa sapientum leaf/trunk extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAvena sativa kernel extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBetaine~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButyrospermum parkii butter~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhysalis pubescens fruit juice~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Albatrellus confluens extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Niacinamide~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAllantoin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolJojoba esters~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHectorite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Colloidal oatmeal, Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Musa sapientum leaf/trunk extract, Cetyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Physalis pubescens fruit juice, Albatrellus confluens extract, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hectorite, Carbomer, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| MuradQuick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | First Aid BeautyHydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides | THE formularxBarrier Relief Lightweight Ceramide Moisturizer | MarinneUltra Moisture Cream - Daily Moisturizer for All Skin Types | |
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| Match | — | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Price | $46.00 | $38.00−$8.00 | $8.99−$37.01 | $30.00−$16.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 1 | Ceramide Ap | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Murad - Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Murad - Quick Relief Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment ticks this box. Betaine in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (colloidal oatmeal, jojoba esters, squalane, cetyl alcohol and coco-caprylate/caprate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitamin e, allantoin, niacinamide and oatmeal extractIrritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 46.00$ up to 80.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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