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Murad
Nutrient-Charged Water Gel
A face moisturizer built around Ceramide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 55.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
To Use: AM and PM Step 1 Cleanse and tone. Step 2 Massage evenly over face, neck and chest. Step 3 Follow with a Murad sunscreen during the day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 63 trigger none
Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating17
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Inositol, Phytantriol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Niacinamide
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Tapioca Starch
Viscosity Controlling
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
Learn more about Tapioca Starch →Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer →Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Learn more about Isononyl Isononanoate →Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine, oligomer with histidine and lysine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-1 →Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Lysine, oligomer with serine and threonine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-2 →Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Alanine, tridecapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine
Learn more about Oligopeptide-3 →
Dupes
- The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Intense Moisturizing Cream63% match
- The Derma Co 5% Nia-Ceramide Deep Moisturizing Cream with 5% Niacinamide & 1% Ceramide63% match
- Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream62% match
- No7 Derm Solutions™ 100 Hour Hydration Cream62% match
- Skinfix Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream62% match
- Mamaearth Chia Calming Moisturizer with Chia Seed & Ceramides for Healthy Skin Barrier61% match