Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer Versus Murad Intense Recovery Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer versus Murad Intense Recovery Cream .

Published on August 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer

Murad Intense Recovery Cream

General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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Ingredient Info

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients

Murad Intense Recovery Cream 54 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients

Murad Intense Recovery Cream 54 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Skin Texture

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger (3)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (6)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer 48 ingredients

Murad Intense Recovery Cream 54 ingredients

Water • Isohexadecane • Dipropylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Sodium Chloride • Isostearic Acid • Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Pyrus Malus Seed Extract • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Hydrogenated Coconut Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower • Algae Extract • Yeast Extract • Glucosamine Hcl • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Madecassoside • Genistein • Urea • Hexyldecanol • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Cetyl Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Abies Sibirica Oil • Santalum Album Oil

Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Betaine • Cetearyl Methicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Myristate • Stearyl Dimethicone • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Polysorbate 60 • Dimethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Glycol Distearate • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil • Chlorella Emersonii Extract • Mirabilis Jalapa Extract • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Xanthan Gum • Propanediol • Octadecene • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dimethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

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

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Urea

What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.

As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.

Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.

In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.

Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.

Butylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

Hexylene Glycol

What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 38.

Murad Intense Recovery Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked