Essential-C Night Moisture
Moisturizer
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Essential-C Night Moisture

Murad
55Ingredients
0EU Banned
11Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
High Allergens8 fragrance allergens
67% Natural25% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Aminomethyl Propanol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Benzyl Benzoate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citronellol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Ascorbyl Glucoside
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4
Retinol at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–6 is best)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
RetinolpH 5–6
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Contains RetinolConfirmed
Contains vitamin A derivative
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

67% natural26% synthetic
37 natural 4 unknown 14 synthetic

Based on 55 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 7% unknown and 26% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance
Silicones1 silicone
Humectants4 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity10:Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol... +2 more
skin conditioning8:Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Betaine, Zinc Aspartate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Sodium Pca, Caprylyl Glycol
hair conditioning7:Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Inositol, Betaine, Rice Amino Acids, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Sodium Pca, Caprylyl Glycol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Medium-weight cream with balanced consistency
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect.