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Murad
Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
A serum built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and brightening.
Brand price
USD 88.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
To Use: AM and PM Step 1 Cleanse with Essential-C™ Cleanser . Pat dry Step 2 Massage evenly over face, neck and chest Step 3 Follow with a moisturizer . Use a Murad sunscreen during the day
Caution
If you are acne-prone or sensitive to active ingredients, patch test before using broadly.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 30 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Inositol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycolic Acid, Hexapeptide-2, Tranexamic Acid
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation11
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema11
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea10
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Fragrance, Geranyl Acetate, Limonene, Linalool
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 →Alcohol
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →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 →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →4-Ethylresorcinol
Antimicrobial, Hair Dyeing
4-Ethylresorcinol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about 4-Ethylresorcinol →Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine and tryptophane hexapeptide
Learn more about Hexapeptide-2 →Rice Amino Acids
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Rice Amino Acids is the mixture of amino acids derived from the complete hydrolysis of rice protein
Learn more about Rice Amino Acids →