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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel versus Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ .

Published on March 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
Sunscreen American Brand United States

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Starts at $33.98

Ingredient Info

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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
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)
BHA
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Retinoid
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 16.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

3
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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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 27.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Amino Acids.

Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Humectant, Moisturising
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 30.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

7
What it does: Buffering

We don't have a description for Taurine.

Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 31.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 32.

Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

63% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
6% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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