Name: Murad - Rapid Relief Spot Treatment
Brand: Murad

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Inspired by pine and thyme extracts, a patented complex fights irritants while preserving skin’s healthy balance.

Source: Sephora AU

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: urea

trehalose 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

urea 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Fast-acting treatment for spots and blemishesProvides exfoliating, clearing and soothing actionFormulated with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, allantoin and blue lotus extractUse for occasional spots or ongoing breakout treatmentFree from parabens, sulphates, phthalates, gluten and animal-derived ingredients UK200027061

Source: SpaceNK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

taurine 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The maximum strength formula also includes calming allantoin and blue lotus extract to help soothe the skin and reduce the look of redness in order to reveal a more even and healthier complexion.

Source: SpaceNK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

taurine 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Formulated with 2% salicylic acid as well as glycolic acid, the Murad Rapid Relief Spot Treatment helps to exfoliate the skin and remove debris from clogged pores.

Source: SpaceNK

This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

urea 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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urea 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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

glycerin 1.7% - 2.6%

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

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Potential irritants

alcohol 7.4% - 11.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

hamamelis virginiana water 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

alcohol 7.4% - 11.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

hamamelis virginiana water 3.7% - 5.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Thymol, Terpineol, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Shea butter ethyl esters, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	urea betaine +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: lactic acid tartaric acid	Common: urea trehalose +1 more Other: salicylic acid lactic acid +10 more	Common: urea glycerin +1 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +8 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: niacinamide lactic acid +11 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: lactobionic acid glycolic acid +10 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: glycolic acid panthenol +4 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: salicylic acid colloidal oatmeal +3 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 niacinamide +10 more	Common: urea glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cera alba +4 more	Common: urea inositol Other: ascorbic acid niacinamide +4 more
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Potential Irritants	aesculus hippocastanum seed extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed wheat protein Has skin benefit? +7 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +6 more	papain Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +14 more	chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +9 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polydecene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cellulose Has skin benefit? +28 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more

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Murad Rapid Relief Spot Treatment

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

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Evens skin tone

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Exfoliation

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