murad Clarifying Cleanser
murad Murad Clarifying Cleanser lists 39 ingredients on its label, 37 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Water
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Urea
- Yeast Amino Acids
- Trehalose
- Inositol
- Taurine
- Betaine
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Ppg-26-Buteth-26
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Butylene Glycol
- Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
- Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- Silver Citrate
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Menthol
- Zea Mays Starch
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Polysorbate 80
- Citric Acid
- Disodium Edta
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Chlorphenesin
- Limonene
- Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains PEGContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineUreaInositol
- HUMECTANT
- Yeast Amino AcidsTrehalose
Other ingredients
TaurineBetaineMethyl Gluceth-20Ppg-26-Buteth-26Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilButylene GlycolCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractSilver CitratePeg-150 DistearateMentholZea Mays StarchHydrolyzed Corn StarchHydrolyzed Corn Starch OctenylsuccinateGlyceryl StearateCocamidopropyl DimethylaminePolysorbate 80Citric AcidDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinLimoneneCitrus Reticulata Leaf OilCymbopogon Nardus OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilLavandula Hybrida OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| Yeast Amino Acids | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Taurine | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ppg-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silver Citrate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/59 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Zea Mays Starch | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | BINDING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Cymbopogon Nardus Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 3 · – | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
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
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- 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.
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Ppg-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- 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
- Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
- Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy
- Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
- Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.
- Silver Citrate
- Silver salt for antimicrobial/deodorizing; EU limits concentration (<0.01%), monitor long-term contact, avoid in food-grade containers.
- Peg-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- 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.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cationic conditioner and emulsifier at 1–3%; high static attraction, pair with quat agents, caution for sensitive skin
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- 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
- 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.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
- Mandarin leaf oil; citrus scent, linalool oxidizes to allergens, needs antioxidants
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance; high allergen risk, must be labeled, risk of dermatitis
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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