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Murad
Renewing Cleansing Cream
A face cleanser built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 38.00 · 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
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
To Use: AM and PM Step 1 Massage Renewing Cleansing Cream over dampened face and neck. Rinse and pat dry Step 2 Follow with Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment and Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lift Treatment Step 3 Follow with your favorite Murad moisturizer . Always apply an SPF during the day
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PEG-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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 Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate →Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Se →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 →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Cetyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol →Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil →Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract →Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine →