Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer versus Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel .
Last updated on October 07, 2023. Published on October 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, Vitamin C and 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, oils, 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.
Ingredient Info
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer 35 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Vegan
This product is 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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The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer 35 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Squalane • Butylene Glycol • Tetradecane • Polyacrylamide • Saccharide Isomerate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Niacinamide • Calcium Pantothenate • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pyridoxine Hcl • Maltodextrin • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Silica • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Triisononanoin • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 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 GlycerinThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 53.
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.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 HyaluronateThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 NiacinamideThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.
Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.
Learn more about Calcium PantothenateThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Pyridoxine Hcl.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 17.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 46.
We don't have a description for Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 57.
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 SilicaThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 23.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 66.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 67.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
The [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumThe [pH]ix Skin Silk Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 30.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 68.
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