Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream is an ultra-moisturising wash that improves the skin's appearance by gently exfoliating the surface, restoring the skin's radiance and protecting the natural moisture barrier of the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.5–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate se~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilMenhaden oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilOenothera biennis oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractPanthenol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAlgae extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractSodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateImperata cylindrica root extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractSorbitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractGlycerin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinBenzophenone-4~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Butylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glycolPeg-8~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Carbomer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus tangerina peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilAniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barosma betulina leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Menhaden oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Panthenol, Algae extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Sorbitol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glycerin, Benzophenone-4, Butylene glycol, Peg-8, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Prunus amygdalus amara kernel oil, Barosma betulina leaf oil, Glycine soja oil
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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.
| MuradResurgence Renewing Cleansing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | MuradRenewing Cleansing Cream | Kind ScienceGentle Cream Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $21.21 | $98.00 | $28.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 16 | 6 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Tetrapeptide-14 | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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