Murad Serums & Treatments Environmental Shield: Rapid Age Spot Correcting Serum
Works for
MoisturizingHexapeptide-2, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Perfect For. . Reducing environmental ageing. . Minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. . Correcting uneven skin tone and texture.”
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:
glycerin, inositol.
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: dimethiconol, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-2
Evens skin toneNiacin, HexylresorcinolMay help
“Proprietary NHP-3 technology—a blend of 3 powerful ingredients Niacinamide, Hexylresorcinol and Plankton Extract—is proven to even skin tone and address key signs of ageing.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: hexylresorcinol, niacin.
Anti-agingNiacin, Hexapeptide-2May help
“Perfect For. . Reducing environmental ageing. . Minimising the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. . Correcting uneven skin tone and texture.”
This product contains hexapeptide-2, niacin. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · HexylresorcinolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (hexylresorcinol) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Phenol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDimethiconol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolNiacin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
More about NiacinPpg-5-ceteth-20~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Hexylresorcinol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about HexylresorcinolHexapeptide-2~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-2Oryza sativa~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plankton extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractLecithin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSqualane~0.55–1.25%
- 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 SqualaneTrehalose~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.35–0.85%
Pca~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Pca2-hydroxyethyl acrylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
More about 2-hydroxyethyl acrylatePolysorbate 60~0.3–0.75%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU
More about PhenolSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteEdta~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 14700~0.05–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Niacin, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Hexylresorcinol, Hexapeptide-2, Oryza sativa, Plankton extract, Lecithin, Squalane, Trehalose, Inositol, Pca, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| MuradSerums & Treatments Environmental Shield: Rapid Age Spot Correcting SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Aizen DermatologyPythocrystal Holybright Ampoule | ColoresciencePEP UP Collagen Boost Face and Neck Treatment | Kate Somerville+Retinol Vita C Power Serum Firming + Brightening Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 47% |
| Price | — | — | $169.00 | $107.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Peter Thomas Roth Neuroliquid Volufill Youth SerumMedicube Collagen Glow Booster Serum
Product summary
"Murad - Serums & Treatments Environmental Shield: Rapid Age Spot Correcting Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (hexapeptide-2 1.40% - 2.10%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that theynare helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Humectants (pca 0.35% - 0.75%, inositol 0.35% - 0.85%, trehalose 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 4.10% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.