Murad Retinal ReSculpt™ Eye Lift Treatment
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-agingRetinal, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Next-gen eye cream reduces the appearance of deep-set lines/wrinkles, visibly lifts and firms droopy, sagging lids and folds and restores elasticity”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Urea, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 18 moreStrong evidence
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, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinal, TaurineStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinalMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.4–6.6%
- 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 triglycerideC10-18 triglycerides~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.5–3.1%
- 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 butterHelianthus annuus seed wax~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxPolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlyceryl stearates~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearatesCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholRetinal~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalAvena sativa kernel extract~0.6–0.85%
- 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 extractGentiana lutea root extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractTetrapeptide-1~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.3–0.6%
Taurine~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePhosphatidylcholine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineMannitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolCetyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Propanediol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglycerin-3~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- 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%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C10-18 triglycerides, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Jojoba esters, Glyceryl stearates, Cetearyl alcohol, Retinal, Avena sativa kernel extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Tetrapeptide-1, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium chloride, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| MuradRetinal ReSculpt™ Eye Lift TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Be MinimalistVitamin K +Retinal Eye Cream | K-SECRETSEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean | KsecretSEOUL 1988 Eye Cream : Retinal Liposome 4% + Fermented Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Price | $92.47 | — | $21.35−$71.12 | $9.84−$82.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Murad - Retinal ReSculpt™ Eye Lift Treatment" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinal 0.65% - 1.00%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
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