| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial moisturizer / treatment; redness / rosacea treatment |
| Made by | Murad by Murad, Inc. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Potassium Azelaoyl Diglycinate, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate, Tocopheryl Phosphates, Glycosaminoglycans, Punica Granatum Extract, Salicylic Acid, Glycine Soja Protein (Soybean), Phytonadione, Triclosan, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint), Linoleic Acid, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Manganese Ferment, Saccharomyces Copper Ferment, Ceteareth 20, PEG 100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Illite, Sodium Hydroxide, Sclerotium Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Citrus Medica Limonium Peel Oil (Lemon), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil (Matricaria), Morrocan Chamomile Oil, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Green 3 (CI 42053) |
| Directions from packaging: | After cleansing, massage a thin layer over face and neck. For optimal results, follow with Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 and Neutralizing Treatment Powder. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ZINC OXIDE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Good |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| FD&C GREEN 3 GREEN 3 (CI 42053) | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL CITRUS MEDICA LIMONIUM PEEL OIL (LEMON) | Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| LINOLEIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT (PEPPERMINT) | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL (MATRICARIA) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM AZELAOYL DIGLYCINATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SCLEROTIUM GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ILLITE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PHYTONADIONE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL MORROCAN CHAMOMILE OIL | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C GREEN 3, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of musculoskeletal toxicity | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | ZINC OXIDE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZINC OXIDE, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHYTONADIONE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID, TRICLOSAN, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE, PHYTONADIONE, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, LINOLEIC ACID, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, FD&C GREEN 3, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRICLOSAN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | ZINC OXIDE | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-100 STEARATE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, ZINC OXIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | TRICLOSAN, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | PHYTONADIONE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-100 STEARATE, LINOLEIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETEARETH-20, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | ZINC OXIDE | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | PEG-100 STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE, ILLITE, DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, TRICLOSAN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SCLEROTIUM GUM, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, POTASSIUM AZELAOYL DIGLYCINATE, PHYTONADIONE, LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, LINOLEIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | FD&C GREEN 3 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | product not intended as hair dye/bleach | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, TRICLOSAN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CETEARETH-20, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID | |
