Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex
The Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex is a treatment. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (24 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
A
|
Cyclomethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent Nonaqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
(-)-alpha-isabolol | |
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Lysine Lauroyl Methionate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rice Amino Acids
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Aspartate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Cyanocobalamin
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Ranunculus Ficaria Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Phytonadione
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil |
