Murad Deep Relief Acne Treatment vs Differin 10% BPO Acne Treatment

Murad

Differin

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

An acne treatment built around Benzoyl peroxide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Acne treatment

37 ingredients

11 ingredients

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fungal-acne-safe, Pore-clogger-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

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

Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

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

No concerns found

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Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
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

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA (in both products)
Chelating
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Poloxamer 182
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Silica (in both products)
Abrasive
0-1 / —
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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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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Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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