Clinique Acne Solutions Clinical™ Advanced Clearing Gel vs Murad Deep Relief Acne Treatment

Clinique

Murad

An acne treatment built around Astringent, for hydration and soothing irritation.

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Acne treatment

12 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sucrose

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol Denat.

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

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Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Skin Conditioning
- Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
- Oil Control
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Benzoic Acid
Preservative

Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Viscosity Controlling
0 / —
Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
Skin Conditioning

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