Murad Superactive Moisturiser SPF 40 - Mattifying Oil + Pore Control Versus Darrow Actine Solar SPF 30
Updated on May 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Murad Superactive Moisturiser SPF 40 62 ingredients
Darrow Actine Solar SPF 30 26 ingredients
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What's inside
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Murad Superactive Moisturiser SPF 40 62 ingredients
Darrow Actine Solar SPF 30 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTapioca Starch
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polysilicone-11
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientAmylopectin
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingUrea
Buffering
Yeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Amylose
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Tapioca Starch, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Amylopectin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Avocadate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Amylose, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-12, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Dimethyl Phenylethyl Carbinyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citral, Pinene, Parfum, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Oryza Sativa Starch, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisopropyl Adipate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Tapioca Starch yet.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumZinc gluconate has antibacterial and wound healing properties. It is particularly effective against fighting inflammatory acne.
This ingredient is the zinc salt of the PHA gluconic acid. PHAs are gentle cousins to AHAs.
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