Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum

MuradVita-C Glycolic Brightening SerumIngredients

Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 53 ingredients. Notable: Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Taurine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gold (Ci 77480), Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide. The product is made by Murad, from United States.

Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 18 more.

Organic score: 26% natural vs 58% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
5
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
6
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Anticaking agent
8
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid
Vitamins [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [6]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Taurine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid
Moisturizing 9: Glycerin, Urea, Trehalose, Taurine, Betaine, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Softening 9: Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Trehalose, Betaine, Triheptanoin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Soothing 6: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Urea, Taurine, Glutathione, Sorbitol, Citric Acid
Anti-aging 5: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Taurine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Gold (Ci 77480)

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#5
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether#38
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether#38

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: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#12Betaine#18Butylene Glycol#32
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycolic Acid#2Oleyl Alcohol#23
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#53Glycolic Acid#2Citric Acid#47

Detailed view

Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum

#1Water

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.

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

#5Dimethicone

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.

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