Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 24 moreWorks well
“Plumps to minimize the look of lines & wrinkles”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-5, urea
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tripeptide-5, Zinc gluconate + 2 moreMay help
“Reduces the look of fine lines & wrinkles in 2 hours.”
This product contains palmitoyl tripeptide-5. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Chitosan, Taurine + 8 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (chitosan) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Chitosan, Taurine + 1 moreMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isodecyl neopentanoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoatePolymethylsilsesquioxane~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlycerin~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateStearic acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl olivate~1.1–1.4%
Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymerSorbitan olivate~0.65–1%
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolHoney~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyUrea~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaYeast amino acids~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.4–0.6%
Taurine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineBetaine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.6%
- 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 triglycerideAlaria esculenta extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Codium tomentosum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated olive oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCollagen amino acids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and support the skin barrier function
More about Collagen amino acidsCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractLens esculenta fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lactate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateZinc gluconate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateAscorbic 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~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallatePolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAminomethyl propanol~0.2–0.35%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.1–0.25%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilIngredient list view
Water, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Stearic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Butylene glycol, Honey, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alaria esculenta extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Codium tomentosum extract, Hydrogenated olive oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Sodium hyaluronate, Collagen amino acids, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Zinc gluconate, Ascorbic acid, Chitosan, Propyl gallate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil
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| MuradRapid Collagen InfusionYOUR PRODUCT | BABORLIFTING RX Lift Serum | DermaticaDaily Firming Multi-Peptide Serum | 111SKINHyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 50% | 50% |
| Price | $97.00 | — | $28.99−$68.01 | $115.00+$18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hexapeptide-9 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic AcidL300 INTENSIVE MOISTURE FACE SERUM
Product summary
"Murad - Rapid Collagen Infusion" is effective for: Moisturizing
This moisturizer could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.25% - 0.45%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 84.00$ in the United States and for 108.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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