Murad Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum Versus Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Murad Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum 35 ingredients
Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 49 ingredients
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Murad Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum 35 ingredients
Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 49 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Parietaria Officinalis Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Yeast Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Lecithin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Oxide 17%
Cosmetic Colorant
Isododecane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Lecithin
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantTaurine
BufferingInositol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polysilicone-11
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide 17%, Isododecane, Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Squalane, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Taurine, Inositol, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polysilicone-11, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl 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 AcetateUrea 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 UreaWe don't have a description for Yeast Amino Acids yet.
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 TrehaloseInositol 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 InositolWe don't have a description for Taurine yet.
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.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinChlorphenesin 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 ChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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Murad Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum 35 ingredients
Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45 PA++++ 49 ingredients
It's a great product, it applies well, has good protection and it doesn't feel sticky or heavy on the skin. However it feels over-engineered for an SPF serum, hence the price is quite high. A second remark is that the bottle is ceramic, while it feels nice, it might not be the best choice for traveling, as it adds unnecessary weight.
