Murad Soothing Gel Cleanser
The Murad Soothing Gel Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 42 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (83/100). 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) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Foaming) |
|
4
|
B
|
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, 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
|
|
2
|
|
PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Punica Granatum Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
5
|
|
Hydrogen Peroxide
(Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein | |
7
|
A
|
Triclosan
(Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Deodorant, Masking, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthoxypropanediol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
6
|
B
|
Diazolidinyl Urea
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Gelatin
(Binding Agent, Hair Conditioning, Lytic Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Acacia Senegal Gum
(Adhesive, Fragrance, Film Forming, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
4
|
|
Ferric Ferrocyanide
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 42053
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 61565
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 47000
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
