Murad Age-Diffusing Serum
The Murad Age-Diffusing Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 47 ingredients (40 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer
(Emollient, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Dicaprylyl Maleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Lentinus Edodes Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein | |
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
(Skin Conditioning, Sufactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycosaminoglycans
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming) |
|
|
|
Iris Florentina Root Extract
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Punica Granatum Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract | |
|
1
|
A
|
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Oleyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent, Viscosity Increasingagent Nonaqueous, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
(Fragrance, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Amara (Bitter Almond) Kernel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
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