murad Time Release Acne Cleanser (Discontinued)

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
3. Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
4. Glycerin
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
9. Peg-100 Stearate
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
15. Retinol
16. Salix Alba Bark Extract
17. Ascorbic Acid
18. Chitosan
19. Silver Citrate
20. Sodium Pca
21. Betaine
22. Sorbitol
23. Glycine
24. Alanine
25. Proline
26. Serine
27. Threonine
28. Arginine
29. Lysine
30. Glutamic Acid
31. Zinc Gluconate
32. Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
33. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
34. Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
35. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
36. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
37. Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
38. Zea Mays Starch
39. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
40. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
41. Citric Acid
42. Disodium Edta
43. Propyl Gallate
44. Polysorbate 80
45. Menthol
46. Cetearyl Glucoside
47. Glycol Distearate
48. Steareth-4
49. Peg-150 Distearate
50. Hydroxyethylcellulose
51. Polyacrylate-13
52. Polyisobutene
53. Polysorbate 20
54. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
55. Phenoxyethanol
56. Caprylyl Glycol
57. Chlorphenesin
58. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains parabens

Key ingredients

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Disodium CocoamphodiacetateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholCetearyl Alcohol

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Other ingredients

Peg-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateButylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideRetinolSalix Alba Bark ExtractAscorbic AcidChitosanSilver CitrateSodium PcaBetaineSorbitolGlycineAlanineProlineSerineThreonineArginineLysineGlutamic AcidZinc GluconateArgania Spinosa Kernel ExtractSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCocamidopropyl DimethylamineZea Mays StarchHydrolyzed Corn StarchHydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateCitric AcidDisodium EdtaPropyl GallatePolysorbate 80MentholCetearyl GlucosideGlycol DistearateSteareth-4Peg-150 DistearateHydroxyethylcellulosePolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinatePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinFragrance

Skim through

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

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Chitosan

Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.

Silver Citrate

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

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Betaine

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Zinc Gluconate

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract

Argan oil extract, oleic/lauric acids for nourishing/repair, comedogenic 1–2, oil-phase

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Sesame seed extract rich in oils and sesamin; used for hair and skin conditioning with smoothing and soothing properties.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Cationic conditioner and emulsifier at 1–3%; high static attraction, pair with quat agents, caution for sensitive skin

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate

Hydrolyzed corn starch octenyl succinate for absorbent film; disperse evenly to avoid clumps; consider oil-absorption impact on feel.

Citric Acid

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

Disodium Edta

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

Propyl Gallate

Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Menthol

Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Steareth-4

Not decoded yet

Peg-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Phenoxyethanol

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

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.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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