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Murad
Biome-Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · 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
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Uneven texture
How to use
Step 1 Massage Clarifying Cleanser or Clarifying Cream Cleanser over dampened face and neck. Rinse and pat dry Step 2 Apply 1-2 pumps of Biome-Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum to face and neck; let dry completely before applying moisturizer , SPF , and/or makeup Step 3 Layering actives? Cycle your treatments! Use Biome-Balancing Clear & Prevent Acne Treatment Serum in the morning, and Deep Relief Acne Treatment at night
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Erythritol, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Inositol, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating4
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Erythritol
Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Erythritol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula: (structure)
Learn more about Erythritol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Dupes
- Medicube Azelaic Acid 16 Calming Serum63% match
- Isntree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule61% match
- Medicube Red Serum61% match
- The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution61% match