Murad Brightening Serum, Vita-C Glycolic, 0.5 oz/15mL by Murad: Ingredient Analysis

1

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

2

Ascorbic Acid EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

3

Betaine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

4

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

5

C13-16 Isoparaffin EWG 1

Solvent

6

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

7

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

8

Cetearyl Isononanoate EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

9

Chlorella Vulgaris Green Algae Extract 1 EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

10

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

11

Decyl Glucoside Plant Derived EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

12

Diisopropyl Sebacate EWG 1

Emollient Plasticizer Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningSoftening

13

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

14

Dimethyl Isosorbide EWG 1

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

15

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

16

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

17

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

18

Glycolic Acid EWG 1-4

Buffering agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Anti AgingCleansingExfoliatingLightening

19

Gold EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

20

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer EWG 1

Anticaking agent

21

Hexylene Glycol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Cleansing Comedogenic 2/5

22

Hexylresorcinol EWG 1

Biocide Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

23

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

24

Inositol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthHair Follicle NutritionHair Gloss

25

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

26

Marrubium Vulgare Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Soothing

27

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

28

Oleyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

Moisturizing Comedogenic 4/5

29

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether EWG 1

30

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

31

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1

32

Polyisobutene EWG 1

Binder Binding Viscosity controlling agent Film former

33

Polysilicone-11 EWG 1

Film former

34

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

35

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

36

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

37

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

38

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

39

Sodium Surfactin EWG 1

Gel forming Solubilizing agent Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

40

Sorbitan Isostearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

41

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

42

T-Butyl Alcohol EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Solvent Denaturant

43

Taurine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

44

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Kakadu Plum Fruit Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

45

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

46

Tin Oxide EWG 2

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

47

Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891 12 EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

48

Tocopherol Vitamin E EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionAntioxidant

49

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

50

Trehalose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Moisturising Humectant

MoisturizingSoftening

51

Triheptanoin EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Softening

52

Urea EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHair ConditioningProtectionSoothingMoisturizing

53

Verbascum Thapsus Mullein Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

54

Water Aqua Eau 10 EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

55

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

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

56

Xymenynic Acid EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

57

Yeast Amino Acids EWG 1

58

Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

Murad Brightening Serum, Vita-C Glycolic, 0.5 oz/15mL

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