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Murad

Unilever

our verdict

Though brand is cruelty free, many ingredients used are questionable.

2.7

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

2.7

Average

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Murad is not clean.

1.4

Very poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.4

Very poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Talc, M.I.T, Lilial, Lyral, Benzyl Salicylate~, B.H.T, M.C.I, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Hexyl Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Mica**, Shea Butter***, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, C.A.P.B~, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Brand has gluten free options

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
**brand claims responsible source/ but are not part of RMI
To know about more Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

***not a fair trade source

organic certified

Murad is not entirely green.

2.7

Average

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

We are not clear if Ingredients used in some products are eco pollutants. We have asked brand for further clarity.
Brand's recycling policies are not clear.

2.7

Average

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, PVP, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Copolymers***, Talc****

*nano
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

***micro plastic
****asbestos free

recycle material

Brand uses glass, tin and plastic for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their plastic content.

Brand claims to be no longer using Styrofoam for packing, and instead are using a completely biodegradable, corn-based “look-alike” peanut.
They recycle corrugate containers at their warehouse, and are printing some of their packaging on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified stock.

Murad is cruelty free.

3.8

Good

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is committed to being cruelty free. And has confirmed to zoobop that they do not sell their products where animal testing is mandatory as per law.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Lanolin, Urea~, Gelatin, Allantoin~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Biotin~, Collagen~, Panthenol, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, Fatty Acid, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 200~
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

Murad is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm oil & Mica. It should be noted that the Shea is not Fairtrade source.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm oil & Mica.

It should be noted that the Shea is not Fairtrade source.

social service

Murad has pledged to provide a minimum of $100,000 to No Kid Hungry, the only national campaign exclusively committed to ending childhood hunger in the U.S., by the end of 2021. 100% of the donations made on Murad.com through December 31, 2021.
$1 can provide up to 10 meals. Meal equivalency varies during COVID-19 relief.

Murad FAQs

Is Murad Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand is PETA certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Murad Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Parabens, Formaldehyde Releasers, PVP, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Copolymers***, Talc****

*nano
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

***micro plastic
****asbestos free

Is Murad safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Murad Organic ?
-

Murad is not organic certified.

Is Murad safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Murad vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Lanolin, Urea~, Gelatin, Allantoin~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Biotin~, Collagen~, Panthenol, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, Fatty Acid, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 200~
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

Does Murad use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, tin and plastic for most product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their plastic content.

Brand claims to be no longer using Styrofoam for packing, and instead are using a completely biodegradable, corn-based “look-alike” peanut.
They recycle corrugate containers at their warehouse, and are printing some of their packaging on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified stock.

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