Murad Clarifying Cleanser

Murad Clarifying Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Murad Clarifying Cleanser:

Murad Clarifying Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3
Methyl Gluceth-20
2
PPG-26-Buteth-26
1.5
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
1.3
Butylene Glycol
1
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
0.3
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
0.3
Silver Citrate
0.3
Menthol
0.3
PEG-150 Distearate
0.3
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
0.3
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
0.3
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
0.3
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
0.3
Polysorbate 80
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Tetrasodium EDTA
0.3
Chlorphenesin
0.3
Methylisothiazolinone
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
0.3
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
0.3
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
0.3
Orange Roughy Oil
0.3
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
0.3
Fragrance
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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PPG-26-Buteth-26
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Butylene Glycol
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Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
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Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
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Silver Citrate
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Menthol
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PEG-150 Distearate
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
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Methylisothiazolinone
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Limonene
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
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Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
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Lavandula Hybrida Oil
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Orange Roughy Oil
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateAn anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.
Methyl Gluceth-20
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Methyl Gluceth-20A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Est. %2
Function
Origin
PPG-26-Buteth-26A water-loving surfactant, which means it can act as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and cleansing agent. As an emulsifier, it helps to create oil-in-water emulsions.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilA castor oil-derived ingredient often used to incorporate small amounts of oil (such as a fragrance) into a water-based product. PEG-4 HCO is a gold-standard solubilizer and can be used in low amounts due to its ability to solubilize things so well.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractAn emollient extract derived from the leaves of the Tea-oil Camellia, which is native to Southeast Asia. It contains astringent and wound-healing tannins that create a tightening feeling on the skin and can speed up the healing process of small cuts.
Silver Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Silver CitrateDescription is coming soon
Menthol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MentholA volatile compound isolated from peppermint oil. It causes a cooling sensation on the skin that can be very soothing. Menthol can also act as a topical painkiller. In more sensitive individuals, however, it may cause skin irritation or an allergy.
PEG-150 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-150 DistearateA synthetic surfactant that thickens clear cleansers.
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
Est. %0.3
Function
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Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) StarchDescription is coming soon
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrolyzed Corn StarchDescription is coming soon
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %0.3
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl DimethylamineDescription is coming soon
Polysorbate 80
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
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ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel OilA fragrant oil extracted from tangerine peels that, like other citrus peels, contains a citrusy-scented phytochemical known as limonene.
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) OilDescription is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilA fragrant essential oil extracted from lime peels that is mostly comprised of limonene, pinene, terpinene, and terpineol - which give off a sweet citrusy scent.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Hybrida OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from a lavender hybrid of the two most common lavender species: true lavender and spike lavender. It contains linalool and linalyl acetate as well as eucalyptol and camphor, which altogether give it a cooling, lavender scent.
Orange Roughy Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Orange Roughy OilDescription is coming soon
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.