Murad Vita-C Glycolic Serum: Dermatocare review
Murad L-Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Serum, formulated with Glutathione, is not suitable for beginners. It is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Fine lines/Wrinkles.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Melasma/PIH/Tanning, Fine lines/Wrinkles
Specs Premium, Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Vitamin C Type: L-Ascorbic Acid (Conc. not found), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Conc. not found)
- Packing: Pump Packing
- Has synergistic ingredients: Vitamin E (Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate)
- Antioxidant: Glutathione
- Hydrating: Trehalose
- Exfoliation: Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid
- Brightening: Hexylresorcinol
Keep in mind
- We could not find the percentage, so true anti-ageing benefits cannot be ascertained.
- Formula increases sun sensitivity -- night-only use with mandatory SPF 50 each morning is recommended
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Beginner Friendly: No - This formula is suitable for beginner skin because it uses L-Ascorbic Acid and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate at undisclosed concentrations, and Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is itself a gentler compound form.
Pregnancy: Cautious Use - Contains ingredients which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database for concentration limits. Can be used for short term/intermittent use, as spot treatment, or in rinse off formula. When in doubt consult your physician.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but Vitamin C serum is unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Gold, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Xymenynic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Surfactin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) e.l.f.
Source: https://www.murad.com/products/vita-c-glycolic-serum
Date: 13 September 2026
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