Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++

MuradCity Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++Ingredients

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ is a product from Sunscreens category with 46 ingredients. Notable: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Taurine, Tapioca Starch. The product is made by Murad, from United States.

City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++ provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 18 more.

Organic score: 24% natural vs 63% chemical.

INCI

1
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant
2
Zinc Oxide
Bulking agent, Colorant
3
Water
Solvent
4
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
5
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
6
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Triheptanoin
Skin conditioning agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

All the Positive

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Vitamins [3]: Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Antioxidants [6]: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Taurine, Tapioca Starch
Softening 14: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Bisabolol, Trehalose, Betaine, Tapioca Starch, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Moisturizing 11: Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Urea, Trehalose, Taurine, Betaine, Tapioca Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Regeneration 6: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Urea, Tapioca Starch
Soothing 5: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Bisabolol, Urea, Taurine

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Zinc Oxide (10%), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#4
PEG
PEG
2 components
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone#36
PEG-8 Dimethicone#37
Gluten
Gluten
1 component
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract#16

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#18Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#19Betaine#27Butylene Glycol#34
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Titanium Dioxide#1Zinc Oxide#2

Detailed view

Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 PA++++

#1Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Colorant
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

#2Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#3Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#5C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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