Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer versus Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on August 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides and Vitamin C
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, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer 36 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer 36 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer 36 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Isoamyl Laurate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Salicylic Acid • Squalane • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium PCA • Xanthan Gum • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Sodium Phytate • Centella Asiatica Extract • Azelamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine • Platycarya Strobilacea Extract • Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract • Sophora Flavescens Root Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Saccharide Isomerate • Acetyl Glutamine • Lecithin • Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-11 • Sh-Polypeptide-9 • Limonene
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-9 • Sh-Polypeptide-11 • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Bacillus • Trehalose • Taurine • Serine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Calcium Pantothenate • Niacinamide • Phytantriol • Acetyl Glutamine • Urea • Cholesterol • Yeast Amino Acids • Phytosphingosine • Inositol • Betaine • Lecithin • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pyridoxine Hcl • Sucrose • Algin • Pullulan • Maltodextrin • Polysilicone-11 • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Decyl Glucoside • Pentylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Polyisobutene • Silica • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • CI 17200 • CI 14700
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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 WaterNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 PropanediolNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 56.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 12.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 65.
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 GlycolNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 52.
Xanthan 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 GumNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 63.
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.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 66.
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.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 53.
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 HyaluronateNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Acetyl Glutamine.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help 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 help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinNudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 39.
sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. The manufacturer states it is a bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Generally, peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a peptide.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Peptides are amino acids naturally found in your skin. These amino acids make up many proteins your skin uses. Collagen is made up of peptides. Collagen is responsible for keeping your skin plump and youthful.
As you age, your body naturally produces less collagen. Since peptides are the building blocks of collagen, it may have anti-aging effects.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Peptides are amino acids naturally found in your skin. These amino acids make up many proteins your skin uses. Collagen is made up of peptides. Collagen is responsible for keeping your skin plump and youthful.
As you age, your body naturally produces less collagen. Since peptides are the building blocks of collagen, it may have anti-aging effects.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Peptides are amino acids naturally found in your skin. These amino acids make up many proteins your skin uses. Collagen is made up of peptides. Collagen is responsible for keeping your skin plump and youthful.
As you age, your body naturally produces less collagen. Since peptides are the building blocks of collagen, it may have anti-aging effects.
Nudestix Blemish Clarifying Gel Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
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