Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control

Brand price

USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

Key Ingredients

• Chemical sunscreen4

  Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.

  Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene

• Fatty alcohol1

  Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

  Cetearyl Alcohol

• Sunscreen4

  Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

  Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene

• Vitamin E1

  Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

  Tocopherol

• Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1

  Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.

  Zinc Gluconate

• AHA1

  Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

  Citric Acid

Benefits

• Hydrating14

  Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

  Amylose, Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glucose, Glycerin, Inositol, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Yeast Amino Acids

• Barrier Repair13

  Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

  Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Tocopherol, Xylitol

• Reduces Irritation3

  Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

  Allantoin, Bisabolol, Zinc Gluconate

• Redness Reducing2

  Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

  Allantoin, Bisabolol

• Smoothing8

  Refines rough or uneven texture.

  Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propanediol Dicaprylate

• Oil Control1

  Reduces shine and excess sebum.

  Zinc Gluconate

• Exfoliating2

  Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

  Citric Acid, Urea

• Antioxidant1

  Shields skin from free radical damage.

  Tocopherol

• Sun Protection4

  Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.

  Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene

• Anti-Pollution3

  Helps defend against airborne pollutants.

  Allantoin, Glycerin, Tocopherol

Concerns

• May Trigger Acne4

  Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12

  May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

  Butyl Avocadate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Laureth-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

• May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4

  May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

  Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Oily Skin2

  May increase shine or excess oil.

  Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil

• May Worsen Irritation9

  May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

  Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tocopherol

• May Worsen Eczema8

  May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

  Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene

• May Worsen Rosacea8

  Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

  Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene

Dupes

• Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting73% match
• Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Hydrating72% match
• Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening71% match
• Dermalogica prisma protect spf30 moisturizer61% match
• Dermalogica clearing defense spf3061% match