Murad Essential-C Toner
The Murad Essential-C Toner is a toner. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (36 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate | |
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lysine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lysine Lauroyl Methionate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rice Amino Acids
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Aspartate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-12 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
9
|
|
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Polyaspartate
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzophenone-4
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-4
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(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 | |
|
1
|
|
Green 3 |
