Murad Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser

Murad Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Soothing Oat and Peptide Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium surfactin, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.75%
Sodium surfactinEffect: High~0.2–0.8%
Sorbitan isostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.45%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~2–3%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.3–2%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.1–0.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Squalane~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent

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Betaine~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Saccharide isomerate~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyisobutene~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to improve the product consistency

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium surfactin~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.35%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Squalane, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Betaine, Avena sativa kernel extract, Saccharide isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium surfactin, Sorbitan isostearate, Sorbitan oleate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate

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