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Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 62.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
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 daytime Murad Serum over face, neck, and chest Step 3 Massage Superactive Moisturizer SPF50: Wrinkle-Fighting evenly over face, neck, and chest
Caution
Perform a patch-test first if you have sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 34 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
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.
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoglycerides, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne7
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Cocoglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Lecithin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris7
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Arachidic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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 →Cocoglycerides
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Cocoglycerides isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocoglycerides →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →
Dupes
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening87% match
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control75% match
- Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Hydrating69% match
- Dermalogica prisma protect spf30 moisturizer63% match
- Dermalogica clearing defense spf3061% match
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 3561% match