murad Rapid Age Spot And Pigment Lightening Serum
murad Murad Rapid Age Spot And Pigment Lightening Serum lists 41 ingredients on its label, 39 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Hydroquinone
- Water
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycolic Acid
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- Dextran
- Hexapeptide-2
- Rice Amino Acids
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Urea
- Yeast Amino Acids
- Trehalose
- Inositol
- Taurine
- Betaine
- Zinc Gluconate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Chitosan
- Propyl Gallate
- Nonoxynol-10
- Lecithin
- Tocopherol
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Chitosan Pca
- Allantoin
- Polyquaternium-10
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ppg-26-Buteth-26
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Disodium Edta
- Limonene*
- Linalool*
- Fragrance *
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Hydroquinone
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSIFIER
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- BINDING
- Dextran
Other ingredients
Hexapeptide-2Rice Amino AcidsAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineZinc GluconateAscorbic AcidChitosanPropyl GallateNonoxynol-10LecithinTocopherolMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractChitosan PcaAllantoinPolyquaternium-10Sodium MetabisulfiteSodium SulfiteSodium HydroxidePpg-26-Buteth-26Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilHydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium EdtaLimonene*Linalool*Fragrance *
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, HAIR DYEING, FRAGRANCE, REDUCING · 限制 II/1339 III/14 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-10 | EMULSIFIER, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexapeptide-2 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rice Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Yeast Amino Acids | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Taurine | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Chitosan | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propyl Gallate | ANTIOXIDANT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Nonoxynol-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chitosan Pca | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Ppg-26-Buteth-26 | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene* | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool* | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance * | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Hydroquinone
- Melanin inhibitor restricted in EU cosmetics; primarily industrial or intermediate use; strict compliance required
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Methyl Gluceth-10
- Mild emulsifier and humectant at 1–5%; light feel, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Hexapeptide-2
- Signal peptide marketed for firming; limited clinical evidence, used at trace levels
- Rice Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed protein; low MW, boosts hydration and penetration.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- Yeast Amino Acids
- Yeast-derived soluble amino acid mix; potent humectant with small molecules for easy penetration, good for dry/damaged skin.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Inositol
- Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin
- Taurine
- Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Chitosan
- Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.
- Propyl Gallate
- Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.
- Nonoxynol-10
- Not decoded yet
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.
- Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
- Cationic modified starch for conditioning and suspension; balance charge at high use.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
- Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.
- Chitosan Pca
- Not decoded yet
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Ppg-26-Buteth-26
- Polyol solvent at 5-10%; humectant and solvent for actives, light feel, high levels may draw moisture
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Limonene*
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool*
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Fragrance *
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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