Murad Serums & Treatments Hydration: Prebiotic 3-in-1 MultiMist
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Urea + 12 moreWorks well
“Serums & Treatments Hydration Prebiotic 3-in-1 Multi Mist”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, betaine.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, urea
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Zinc gluconateWorks well
“Results , Hydrates the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Taurine + 1 moreWorks well
“, Brightens the skin, reducing dullness and correcting uneven texture.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxyethyl urea, niacinamide
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Taurine + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, Urea + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHydrolyzed yeast protein~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kappaphycus alvarezii extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractSaccharide isomerate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateXylitylglucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolZinc gluconate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateCaffeine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineHydroxyethyl urea~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaUrea~0.3–0.75%
- 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~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.2–0.75%
Taurine~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolPentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-13 pareth-3~0.1–0.35%
C12-13 pareth-23~0.1–0.5%
Laureth-1 phosphate~0.05–0.2%
Polysorbate 20~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit extract, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Saccharide isomerate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Zinc gluconate, Caffeine, Hydroxyethyl urea, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer, C12-13 pareth-3, C12-13 pareth-23, Laureth-1 phosphate, Polysorbate 20, 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.
| MuradSerums & Treatments Hydration: Prebiotic 3-in-1 MultiMistYOUR PRODUCT | AMPLE:NCeramide Shot Ampoule | INWARDAgas ACue Serum | ADVANCED CLINICALS5% Niacinamide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 81% | 81% |
| Price | — | $26.59 | — | $13.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Murad - Serums & Treatments Hydration: Prebiotic 3-in-1 MultiMist" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.70% - 4.10%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Humectants (betaine 0.15% - 0.60%, inositol 0.20% - 0.75%, trehalose 0.30% - 0.70%, urea 0.30% - 0.75%, hydroxyethyl urea 0.35% - 0.80%, anhydroxylitol 0.80% - 1.25%, xylitylglucoside 1.00% - 1.50%, saccharide isomerate 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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