AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Clarifying Cleanser Value Size

Murad

AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Murad

Clarifying Cleanser Value Size

A face cleanser built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.

A face wash built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cleanser
Face wash
30 ingredients
30 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 69.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

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

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)

    Cleansing

  • Jojoba Esters

    Emollient

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

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

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

  • Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)

    Film Forming

  • Glycol Stearate

    Emollient

    0 / 0

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

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

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

  • Lactic Acid

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

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

  • Salicylic Acid (in both products)

    Preservative

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

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)

    Cleansing

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

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

  • Citric Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Urea (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Yeast Amino Acids (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / —

  • Trehalose (in both products)

    Humectant

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Inositol (in both products)

    Humectant

  • Taurine (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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