Acne Clearing Body
Clarifying Body Spray

Differin

Acne Clearing Body

Murad

Clarifying Body Spray

An acne treatment built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

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

Acne treatment
Acne treatment
8 ingredients
19 ingredients

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Brand price

USD 52.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana Water

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Glycolic Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Hamamelis Virginiana Water

    Skin Conditioning

    • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)
    • Oil Control

  • Polysorbate 20

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Ammonia

    Buffering

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating

    0 / —

  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Allantoin

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Reduces Irritation
    • Smoothing

  • Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation

Ingredients Explained

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