Murad

AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

$37
Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Fragrance-Free Silicone-Free PEG-Free

This wash-off cleanser pairs glycolic and lactic acid with salicylic acid, so it exfoliates on the skin's surface and inside the pore in one step. Licorice root extract is in there to take the edge off any irritation from the acids, and jojoba esters add a bit of gentle physical scrub. It's a solid pick if skin is congested and rough-textured but a separate exfoliating step feels like too much.

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What this product does

Benefits

Why it works

Ingredient Highlights

G Glycolic Acid Exfoliant A sugarcane-derived acid that exfoliates for smoother, brighter skin. L Lactic Acid Exfoliant An AHA that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter-looking skin. S Salicylic Acid Exfoliant Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them. V Vitamin C Antioxidant A stable vitamin C form that brightens skin and fights free radicals.

The full formula

Full Ingredient List

Glycol StearateSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonatePolyquaternium-4Acrylates CopolymerSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)Tetrasodium EDTASodium PCAYeast Amino AcidsTaurineInositolSodium BenzoateWater (Aqua)Leuconostoc (Radish Root) Ferment FiltrateSodium HydroxideUreaChlorphenesinSodium ChlorideJojoba Esters (Beads)Lactic AcidBetaineTrehaloseCocamidopropyl BetaineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCitric AcidPropanediolGlycolic AcidSalicylic AcidTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTocopherol (Vitamin E)Ethylhexylglycerin