Murad Superactive Moisturiser SPF 40 Versus IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+

Murad Superactive Moisturiser SPF 40 Versus IMAGE skincare PREVENTION+ Daily Matte Moisturizer SPF 32+

This oil-control day moisturizer is formulated around Capryloyl Salicylic Acid to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 32.

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Water

Tapioca Starch

Octocrylene

Homosalate

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Polysilicone-11

Propanediol

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Glycerin

Pentylene Glycol

Propanediol Dicaprylate

Amylopectin

Coconut Alkanes

Cetearyl Alcohol

PEG-100 Stearate

Glyceryl Stearate

Butyl Avocadate

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Coco-Glucoside

Urea

Yeast Amino Acids

Trehalose

Inositol

Taurine

Betaine

Persea Gratissima Oil

Xylitylglucoside

Anhydroxylitol

Bisabolol

Allantoin

Amylose

Xylitol

Zinc Gluconate

Aminomethyl Propanol

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Tocopherol

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Ethylhexylglycerin

Xanthan Gum

Laureth-12

Cellulose

Cellulose Gum

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Citric Acid

Glucose

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil

Limonene

Linalool

Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate

Linalyl Acetate

Citral

Pinene

Parfum

CI 77492

Water, Tapioca Starch, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Amylopectin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Avocadate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Amylose, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-12, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citral, Pinene, Parfum, CI 77492

Zinc Oxide 9.3%

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Cyclopentasiloxane

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Dimethicone

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Methacrylamidolauric Acid Copolymer

Caprylyl Methicone

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Cetearyl Dimethicone

Polyisobutene

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

Panthenol

Polysorbate 20

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Erythritol

Lecithin

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract

PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Tocopheryl Acetate

Homarine Hcl

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Micrococcus Lysate

Plankton Extract

Ergothioneine

Phospholipids

Zinc Oxide 9.3%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Methacrylamidolauric Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Erythritol, Lecithin, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Homarine Hcl, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Plankton Extract, Ergothioneine, Phospholipids

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.

Topically, glycerin does several things at once:

Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.

Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.

This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.

Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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