Murad aha bha exfoliating cleanser 2

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. Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3. Jojoba Esters
4. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Glycol Stearate
7. Propanediol
8. Glycolic Acid
9. Lactic Acid
10. Salicylic Acid
11. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
12. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
13. Sodium PCA
14. Urea
15. Yeast Amino Acids
16. Trehalose
17. Inositol
18. Taurine
19. Betaine
20. Citric Acid
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Polyquaternium-4
23. Sodium Chloride
24. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
25. Tetrasodium EDTA
26. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
27. Tocopherol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Chlorphenesin
30. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains animal-derived

Formulation view Anionic surfactant-based exfoliating cleanser. Combines olefin sulfonate and cocamidopropyl betaine. Formulated with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids for gentle exfoliation. Suitable for oily skin. Factory observation: Added radish root ferment and saccharide isomerate for soothing effects, enhancing compatibility for sensitive skin types.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

CLEANSING

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Jojoba EstersGlycol Stearate

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer

SOLVENT

Propanediol

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

Other ingredients

Lactic AcidSalicylic AcidDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateSodium PCAUreaYeast Amino AcidsTrehaloseInositolTaurineBetaineCitric AcidSodium HydroxidePolyquaternium-4Sodium ChlorideTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium EDTALeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesinSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Glycol Stearate

Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.

Propanediol

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

Glycolic Acid

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Salicylic Acid

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Sodium PCA

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

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.

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

Polyquaternium-4

Not decoded yet

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Tocopherol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Chlorphenesin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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