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Murad Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
An ultrarich, overnight hydrating cream that renews skin and minimizes the effects of hormonal aging.
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
88% of women reported their skin looked and felt significantly smoother *Regimen consisting of Renewing Cleansing Cream, Age-Diffusing Serum, Sheer Lustre Day Moisture SPF 15 | PA+++ and Age-Balancing Night Cream.
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycine soja protein
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
taurine
0.2% -
0.35%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream
oenothera biennis oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
sodium pca
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
trehalose
0.25% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
taurine
0.2% -
0.35%
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
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Exfoliation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
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
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
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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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
trifolium pratense flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
borago officinalis seed oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
trifolium pratense flower extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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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All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
cetyl ethylhexanoate
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Isononyl isononanoate, Oleyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Cetyl phosphate, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glycine soja sterols, Larrea divaricata extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Glycine soja protein, Avena sativa kernel extract, Lecithin, Menhaden oil, Retinol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Barosma betulina leaf oil, Glycine soja oil
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- Safety Assessment of Alkyl Phosphates as Used in Cosmetics
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- Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
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- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
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