Works for
Anti-blemishTaurine, Lauric acidNot delivered
“Targeted Pore Corrector”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Urea, Squalane + 12 moreWorks well
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, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lysine, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
This product contains lysine. This ingredient 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polysilicone-11~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Squalane~3.5–5.2%
- 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~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium acrylates crosspolymer-2~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- 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 alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycine soja germ extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysine~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineProline~0.5–1.15%
Urea~0.4–0.95%
- 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~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.3–0.75%
Taurine~0.35–0.75%
- 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~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLactic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMannose~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 laurate~0.2–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Sodium mannose phosphate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laureth-12~0.15–0.65%
Barium sulfate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium carbonate~0.15–0.5%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 filtrateTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolGlycerin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinLauric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.15%
Copper sulfate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Propanediol, Sodium acrylates crosspolymer-2, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycine soja germ extract, Lysine, Proline, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Lactic acid, Mannose, Polyglyceryl-3 laurate, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium mannose phosphate, Laureth-12, Barium sulfate, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium carbonate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic acid, Copper sulfate, Potassium sorbate
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| MuradTargeted Pore CorrectorYOUR PRODUCT | BYOMABrightening Toner | BasiclabEsteticus - serum with 10 % trehalose, peptide and hyaluronic acid | TypologyBi-Phase Repairing Serum — 3% NMF Complex + Squalane | |
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| Match | — | 48% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $49.00 | $14.99−$34.01 | — | $44.90−$4.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Creatine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Murad - Targeted Pore Corrector" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.10% - 0.45%, betaine 0.35% - 0.75%, inositol 0.30% - 0.75%, trehalose 0.35% - 0.80%, urea 0.40% - 0.95% and sodium hyaluronate 1.20% - 1.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 46.00$ up to 49.00$ in the United States and for 65.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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