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Murad
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Value Size
A face cleanser built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for smoothing and hydration.
Brand price
USD 79.00 · 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
- 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
6 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Acne Fighting
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Sodium PCA
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
Exfoliating4
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate →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 →Jojoba Esters
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing
Jojoba Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Jojoba Esters →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 →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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate →
Dupes
- Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser83% match
- Celeteque DermoScience™ Hydration Gentle Exfoliating Facial Wash66% match
- innisfree Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam61% match
- Wardah Renew You Anti Aging Facial Wash60% match