Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 versus Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ .
Published on June 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both day moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, parabens and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 45 ingredients
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 45 ingredients
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 45 ingredients
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ 57 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 6% • Benzophenone-3 3% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Steareth-2 • Methylheptyl Isostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Petrolatum • Cetearyl Glucoside • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Trehalose • Urea • Allantoin • C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters • Panthenol • Phospholipids • Stearyl Alcohol • Peg/Ppg-20/15 Dimethicone • Steareth-21 • Polyquaternium-51 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Polyethylene • Triethanolamine • Disodium EDTA • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Phenyl Methicone • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Benzoic Acid • Methylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Propylparaben • Chlorphenesin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate 2% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Benzophenone-3 4% • Water • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Lauryl Lactate • Stearic Acid • Sorbitan Stearate • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Phospholipids • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-20 • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Glycolipids • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Hydrogen Peroxide • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Punica Granatum Extract • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Hydrolyzed Soy Flour • Avena Sativa Kernel Protein • Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Sodium PCA • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Carbomer • Sclerotium Gum • Aminomethyl Propanol • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Propylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
You probably know this ingredient as Oxybenzone, a sunscreen ingredient. It is a broad-spectrum sunscreen ingredient, meaning it can protect the skin against UVB and short UVA rays. The absorption range is 270-350 nm with peak absorption at 288 and 350 nm.
This chemical ingredient protects your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays. It is often combined with other sunscreen ingredients to help with stability.
Ongoing research is looking into whether oxybenzone causes skin irritation and sensitivity. However, it has been shown to trigger contact dermatitis in some studies.
Oxybenzone is allowed in certain concentrations by many countries. It is allowed up to 6% in the US, and Canada, 5% in Japan, and 10% in Australia. Other countries and regions of the US have banned this ingredient to protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems. These places include Hawaii, Key West, US Virgin Islands, marine parks in Thailand, Aruba, and Palau.
The EU currently allows the following maximum concentrations:
Studies show conflicting results about oxybenzone being absorbed into the human body. The Swedish Research Institute has advised careful use of this ingredient by pregnant women and children. We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns about this ingredient and your health.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about UreaElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
Learn more about PhospholipidsElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 55.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 56.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 53.
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.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 43.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 52.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 44.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 54.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinElizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 contains this as ingredient number 45.
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 51.
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 45 ingredients
Murad Perfecting Day Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ 57 ingredients
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturizer for Face SPF15 45 ingredients
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