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Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Hydrating
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 49.00 · 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
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
To Use: AM Step 1 Massage your favorite Murad Cleanser over dampened face, neck and closed eyes. Rinse and pat dry Step 2 Apply your favorite Murad Serum over face, neck, and chest Step 3 Massage Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Hydrating evenly over face, neck, and chest
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Inositol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea5
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →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 →Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate →
Dupes
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control76% match
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening74% match
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting71% match
- Beauty of Joseon Dayscreen Moisturizer SPF 3069% match
- RoC Hydration+ Moisturizer SPF 3062% match
- CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 3061% match