murad Daily Clarifying Peel

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. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Glycerin
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Propanediol
8. Butyl Avocadate
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Glycolic Acid
11. Retinyl Propionate
12. Allantoin
13. Zinc Gluconate
14. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
15. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
16. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
17. Corallina Officinalis Extract
18. Urea
19. Yeast Amino Acids
20. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
21. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
22. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
23. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
24. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
25. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
26. Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
27. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
28. BHT
29. Betaine
30. Inositol
31. Taurine
32. Trehalose
33. Tocopherol
34. Salicylic Acid
35. Benzoic Acid
36. Fragrance
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Formulation view Exfoliating formula combining salicylic and glycolic acids with retinyl propionate and botanicals. Targeted at pore clarification and renewal, containing photosensitizers. Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin. Factory note: Strong acid combination requires precise pH buffering; retinyl ester's photosensitivity mandates light-blocking packaging to prevent degradation.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ASTRINGENT

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolButyl Avocadate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolGlycolic AcidRetinyl PropionateAllantoinZinc GluconateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractRosa Canina Fruit ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractUreaYeast Amino AcidsCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractBHTBetaineInositolTaurineTrehaloseTocopherolSalicylic AcidBenzoic AcidFragrancePotassium SorbateDisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Dimethicone

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Propanediol

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

Butyl Avocadate

Butyrate ester from avocado oil, light non-greasy emollient with low comedogenicity; better oxidative stability than pure avocado oil.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycolic Acid

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

Retinyl Propionate

Retinoid ester for antioxidant and keratolytic effect; photosensitizing, use at night.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Zinc Gluconate

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

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.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Basil extract; contains eugenol; tonic/antioxidant, potential allergen at high levels.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Betaine

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

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.

Trehalose

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Salicylic Acid

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

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