Murad Clarifying Body Spray vs Clinique Acne Solutions™ All-Over Clearing Treatment

Murad

Clarifying Body Spray

Clinique

Acne Solutions™ All-Over Clearing Treatment

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

An acne treatment built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Acne treatment

19 ingredients

41 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 31.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

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

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 80

Benefits

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Menthol, Panthenol
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Menthol, Niacinamide

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isohexadecane, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Linoleic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sucrose
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Sucrose

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Citral, Fragrance, Geraniol, Menthol
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Citral, Fragrance, Geraniol, Menthol
May Worsen Rosacea5
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Citral, Fragrance, Geraniol, Menthol

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ceteareth-20, Linoleic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
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 (in both products)
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

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
0-1 / —
- Silicones
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Reduces Irritation
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Emollient
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
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