Murad Acne Complex Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel
The Murad Acne Complex Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel is a treatment. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
9
|
|
Hydroquinone
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Hair Dyeing Reducing, Skin Bleaching Agent, Hair Dyeing) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-10
(Emulsifying, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract | |
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerine Crosspolymer | |
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
(Anticaries Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Antifungal Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rice Amino Acids
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lysine Lauroyl Methionate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Aspartate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Perfuming) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-10
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Sodium Sulfite
(Antioxidant, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Reducing, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
