Murad UK Deep Relief Blemish Treatment

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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

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

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

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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

Stabilizes the product formulation

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

Plain old water

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

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

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin

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

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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

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

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

An emollient that helps soften the skin

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Stabilizes the product formulation

Used to adjust the product's pH

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