Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence versus Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum .
Published on November 27, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence 39 ingredients
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum 46 ingredients
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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum 46 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence 39 ingredients
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum 46 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Propanediol • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Glycolic Acid • Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Yeast Extract • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butylene Glycol • Ascorbic Acid • Chitosan • Propyl Gallate • Disodium EDTA • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Sodium Hydroxide • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Benzyl Benzoate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde • Limonene • Linalool • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Alcohol Denat. • 1,2-Hexanediol • Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Caffeine • Plankton Extract • Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract • Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract • Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Carrageenan • Algin • Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • Tin Oxide • CI 77491 • CI 77891 • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 UreaMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Yeast Amino Acids.
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 9.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TrehaloseMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.
Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.
Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.
Learn more about InositolMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Taurine.
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 12.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 28.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 29.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
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.
Murad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 LinaloolMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 38.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumMurad Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence contains this as ingredient number 39.
Murad Revitalixir Recovery Serum contains this as ingredient number 44.
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