Murad Retinal ReSculpt™ Overnight Treatment Deluxe
Works for
Anti-agingRetinal, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
“This next-gen night serum dramatically lifts and reduces skin sagging in just 2 weeks.”
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.
MoisturizingUrea, Diisostearyl malate + 13 moreWorks well
“Ensures deep hydration overnight”
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: squalane, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Retinal, TaurineWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinal, TaurineWorks well
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Retinal, Anigozanthos flavidus extract + 3 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%
Diisostearyl malate~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malatePentylene glycol~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateZea mays kernel extract~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Squalane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePropanediol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerGlycerin~1.3–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl 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 alcoholGlyceryl ricinoleate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena 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 extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%
- 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 butterRetinal~0.45–0.65%
- 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 RetinalUrea~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~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAnigozanthos flavidus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Claimed to have anti-oxidant properties but no evidence is available
More about Anigozanthos flavidus extractPhosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to enhance the delivery of other ingredients
More about PhosphatidylcholineOlea europaea leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMannitol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Dimethyl isosorbide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholHectorite~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Diisostearyl malate, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Zea mays kernel extract, Squalane, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl ricinoleate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Retinal, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Anigozanthos flavidus extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Olea europaea leaf extract, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethyl isosorbide, Glyceryl stearate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetyl alcohol, Hectorite, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Parfum
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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™ Overnight Treatment DeluxeYOUR PRODUCT | AizenPhytorevita Ampoule | Dr. Whitney Bowe BeautyRetinal Night™ | TheramidA-Retinoate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Price | — | — | — | $46.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Retinyl Retinoate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
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