murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Salicylic Acid
2. Water/Aqua/Eau
3. Propanediol
4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
5. Dimethicone
6. Niacinamide
7. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
8. PPG-26-Buteth-26
9. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
10. Boswellia Serrata Extract
11. Oligopeptide-10
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Glycolic Acid
14. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
15. Zinc Gluconate
16. Allantoin
17. Honey Extract
18. Sebacic Acid
19. 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
20. Silver Citrate
21. Glycerin
22. Urea
23. Yeast Amino Acids
24. Trehalose
25. Inositol
26. Taurine
27. Betaine
28. Cetearyl Olivate
29. Sorbitan Olivate
30. Cetyl Alcohol
31. Xanthan Gum
32. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
33. Butylene Glycol
34. 1,10-Decanediol
35. Disodium EDTA
36. Citric Acid
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. Caprylyl Glycol
39. Chlorphenesin
40. Phenoxyethanol
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Limonene
43. Linalool
44. Fragrance
45. Blue 1
46. Yellow 5

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

EMULSION STABILISING

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

SKIN CONDITIONING

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Other ingredients

PPG-26-Buteth-26Boswellia Serrata ExtractOligopeptide-10Tocopheryl AcetateGlycolic AcidGlycine Soja Seed ExtractZinc GluconateAllantoinHoney ExtractSebacic Acid10-Hydroxydecanoic AcidSilver CitrateGlycerinUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCetyl AlcoholXanthan GumPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilButylene Glycol1,10-DecanediolDisodium EDTACitric AcidSodium HydroxideCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateLimoneneLinaloolFragranceBlue 1Yellow 5

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Ingredients explained

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Silica crosspolymer for matte effect; hydrophobic, requires good dispersion

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Boswellia Serrata Extract

Anti-inflammatory and soothing extract, 0.1–0.5%; contains boswellic acids, check compatibility with fragrances

Oligopeptide-10

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Sebacic Acid

Sebacic acid; lipophilic buffering agent and skin conditioner; check dispersion in formulation.

10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

Long-chain hydroxy fatty acid for emollience and barrier support; control concentration to avoid clogging

Silver Citrate

Silver salt for antimicrobial/deodorizing; EU limits concentration (<0.01%), monitor long-term contact, avoid in food-grade containers.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Yeast Amino Acids

Yeast-derived soluble amino acid mix; potent humectant with small molecules for easy penetration, good for dry/damaged skin.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

1,10-Decanediol

Aliphatic diol solvent; irritant to eyes and compromised skin, avoid direct contact.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

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