"Definitely not a mattifying moisturizer in my case. I have aging skin but still on the oily side. I found this product to be too sticky and found myself adding a mattifying loose powder to help my skin feel smooth and to keep the shine away. Smelled very sunscreen-like, too. I really wanted to like it."
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
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Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
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Delivers all-day, shine-free hydration, supercharged with precision-delivery salicylic acid and SPF 50
Details
This 3-in-1 multitasking, mattifying powerhouse 1) infuses with all-day, shine-free hydration (yes, oily and acne-prone skin need hydration to maintain a healthy, balanced barrier that's critical to clear skin), 2) smooths texture and visibly minimizes pores with precision-dosed salicylic acid, and 3) provides preventative aging protection with high SPF 50. Light and blendable, non-comedogenic formula with a matte finish minimizes the steps in your skincare routine, layers well under makeup, and leaves no white cast
Which skin type it’s good for:
- Balanced·
- Oily·
- Combination
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Results
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Ingredients
Expert, science-backed ingredients and patented technologies
Precision-delivery salicylic acid blend
Gently smooths texture and minimizes the look of pores
Oil-trapping microspheres
Mattify, smooth, and blur imperfections all day
Ultra-sheer SPF 50
Helps prevent premature aging from UVA/UVB damage
Parabens
Sulfates
Phthalates
Gluten
Animal-derived ingredients
Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 7.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 7.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Tapioca Starch, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Amylopectin, Coconut Alkanes, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Avocadate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Amylose, Xylitol, Zinc Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tocopherol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-12, Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Glucose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Citral, Pinene, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Formulated Without:
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Gluten, Animal-derived ingredients
While Murad® strives to keep ingredient lists on this website as accurate as possible, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, reliable, up-to-date, and error-free. Please refer to the ingredients list on the product packaging for the most accurate list of ingredients.
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Overall rating: 4.1875 / 5 from 48 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50 offers all-day hydration with a mattifying finish, featuring salicylic acid for texture smoothing and pore minimization. While some customers appreciate its lightweight, non-comedogenic formula, others find it less effective in keeping skin matte. It provides sun protection and minimizes skincare routine steps.
Summary topics
- Skin Texture (18%): Customers have mixed opinions about the formula, with some finding it effective while others feel it doesn't keep their skin as matte.
- Formula Effectiveness (48%): In general, customers loved the original formula, but some found the new formula to be a complete fail.
Review topics: [feels, formula, skin, moisturizer, texture, looks, face, spf, oil, protection, murad, sunscreen, works, cast, routine, shine, pump].
Review highlights
- "Its a great moisturizer and sunscreen!" —
- "Makes my skin feel nice and light." —
- "I appreciate the the added spf in the new formula especially since I live in Florida." —
Reviews
Superb
"This moisturizer is the best. No matter what type of skin you have. It really works. Very gentle on the skin and it helps to combat those breakouts."
"Very good Skincare 👍"
FOREVER FAVE
"I have sensitive combination skin and summertime really loves to bring out the shine, this is the only high spf moisturizer I’ve ever tried that actually keeps the shine at bay AND it doesn’t make me break out, worth every penny!"
The best
"Have used this for years and it’s amazing. It really keeps my skin from looking oily all day. I was worried I wouldn’t like it when they changed the formulation/packaging a couple years ago but it’s still the best!!!"
Summer Must Have
"Murad is a product line I’ve trusted for years. With the summer months and sun exposure, it’s great to have a product you know will protect you without causing allergic reactions or breakout. It’s great to have a product specifically for the face. Cudos Murad!"
Great product
"I like the way this feels on my skin. Gives me the protection that I need and doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily."
Great anti-shine SPF
"I had my concerns when the formula changed a few times over the years, but I can say that the latest version is still provides long-lasting non-shine coverage. Love the scent - not floral, but citrusy."
Love it!
"I love that it works like described and isn’t greasy."
Can't tell the difference from the Old Version
"Its great! This is my favorite moisturizer. I was worried when they changed the formula last year, but it seems the same to me!"
Q&A
- How does the newmattifying oil and pore control sunscreen deliver salicylic acid if it is not an active ingredient?
- The salicylic acid is precision dosed so that it helps keep the skin smooth and minimize pores. It is just not at a level that the FDA would consider it active.
- Would I use this after the water based gel? I am adding the daily face peel after cleansing a will need the spf protection due to the ingredients. So I need to know if I can add this to my morning regimen along with the water based gel.
- Yes, you can apply it on top of the water gel.
- Does this work well under makeup?
- The formula is lightweight, blendable, and non-comedogenic with a matte finish, which helps prevent makeup from sliding off oily or combination skin. Because it’s SPF 50, you’ll want to let it fully absorb (about 10–15 minutes) before applying makeup to reduce any risk of pilling, especially with silicone-heavy primers or full-coverage foundations.