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Murad
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
A face cleanser built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
How to use
To use: 2-3x a week Step 1 Massage a small amount of AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry Step 2 Apply your favorite Murad serum/treatment to face and neck Step 3 Follow with your favorite Murad moisturizer . Always apply an SPF during the day
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Inositol, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Glycol Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Exfoliating5
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Urea
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
Click on any ingredient to learn more about it
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate →Jojoba Esters
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing
Jojoba Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Jojoba Esters →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →Glycol Stearate
Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Glycol Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol Stearate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →
Dupes
- Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Value Size81% match
- Murad Clarifying Cleanser Value Size72% match
- Minimalist Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 7% Cleanser61% match
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser61% match
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser60% match