| Score | |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | facial moisturizer / treatment; hair growth inhibitor |
| Made by | Murad by Murad, Inc. |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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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), GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL,, LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, DIGLYCERIN, OLEYL ALCOHOL, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, LECITHIN, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, MENHADEN OIL, RETINOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CARBOMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL. |
| Directions from packaging: | Every evening after cleansing, massage evenly over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, take Calming Nighttime Supplement., |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE) | |
| CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | Use restrictions | |
| ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | |
| CETYL PHOSPHATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| MENHADEN OIL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | |
| SODIUM PCA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL | None Identified | |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS | None Identified | |
| ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified | |
| LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | Data gaps | |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | |
| CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE | None Identified | |
| DIGLYCERIN | None Identified | |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN | None Identified | |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | None Identified | |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES | None Identified | |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | None Identified | |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | None Identified | |
| WATER | Innocuous |
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 high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at very low doses | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
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) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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 | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
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) | PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LECITHIN, SODIUM PCA | |