Advanced Active Radiance Serum by Murad: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Glycolic Acid EWG 1-4

Buffering agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Anti AgingCleansingExfoliatingLightening

3

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

4

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

5

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

6

Urea EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHair ConditioningProtectionSoothingMoisturizing

7

Yeast Amino Acids EWG 1

8

Trehalose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Moisturising Humectant

MoisturizingSoftening

9

Inositol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthHair Follicle NutritionHair Gloss

10

Taurine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

11

Betaine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

12

Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting Abrasive

13

Hexapeptide-2 EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

14

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters EWG 1

Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Film former Surfactant

15

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

16

Dimethicone Crosspolymer EWG 1

Hair fixative Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Hair fixing Viscosity controlling agent

Protection

17

Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Astringent

18

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Abrasive Antioxidant

RegenerationRejuvenationLiftingAnti AgingProtectionElasticity ImprovementSofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

19

Oleanolic Acid EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

AntifungalAntisepticSoothingPore ShrinkingAcne fighting

20

Ectoin EWG 1

Emollient Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV Protection

21

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate EWG 1-2

Antioxidant

22

Biotin EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Antiseborrhoeic

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Gloss

23

Mannitol EWG 1

Binder Flavoring agent Moisturising Masking Binding Humectant Skin conditioning agent

ExfoliatingAntioxidant

24

Zinc Gluconate EWG 2-3

Deodorant Skin conditioning agent Biocide

25

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

26

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate EWG 1

Flavoring agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Soothing

27

Ethylhexyl Palmitate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

28

Silica Dimethyl Silylate EWG 1

Emollient Antifoaming agent Anticaking agent Suspending agent Bulking agent Emulsion stabilizer Slip modifier Viscosity controlling agent

29

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

30

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

31

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

32

Chitosan EWG 1

Hair fixative Hair fixing Film former

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAntisepticMoisturizing

33

Propyl Gallate EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Antioxidant

Antioxidant

34

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

35

Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Tonic

36

Menthyl Lactate EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking Refreshing

Tones Up SkinSoothing

37

Lauryl Laurate EWG 1

Binder Hair conditioning Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Opacifying agent

38

Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning

39

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

40

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

41

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

42

PPG-26-Buteth-26 EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

43

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

CleansingSoothing Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 1/5

44

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

45

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

46

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

47

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

48

Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

49

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

50

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

51

FD&C Yellow 5 (Ci 19140) EWG 4-6

Colorant

52

D&C Orange No. 4 (Ci 15510) EWG 2-5

Hair colorant Colorant Hair dyeing

Advanced Active Radiance Serum

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