Murad Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Taurine + 1 moreWorks well
“Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Urea, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Hydrates to soothe discomfort and helps reduce visible redness.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: phytosterols, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Urea + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Physalis pubescens fruit juice, Menthyl lactateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPentylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSalicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBehenyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDimethyl isosorbide~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbidePhysalis pubescens fruit juice~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Albatrellus confluens extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaYeast amino acids~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trehalose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseInositol~0.55–0.8%
Taurine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineBetaine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPolylysine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPullulan~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideLecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPhytosterols~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsCetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthyl lactate~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSclerotium gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSilica~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Physalis pubescens fruit juice, Albatrellus confluens extract, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Allantoin, Polylysine, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lecithin, Phytosterols, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Menthyl lactate, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Hydrogenated lecithin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Silica, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid
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| MuradDeep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | Transparent LabsPIH SUN SPOT FADING TREATMENT | skincode-SwissClarifying Spot Treatment | DIMEAcne Spot Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 74% | 73% |
| Price | $48.00 | $18.74−$29.26 | $59.44+$11.44 | $24.00−$24.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Murad - Deep Relief Acne Treatment with Salicylic Acid" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Moisturizing and Exfoliation
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (betaine 0.55% - 0.85%, inositol 0.65% - 0.95%, trehalose 0.70% - 1.00%, urea 1.10% - 1.30% and glycerin 5.30% - 6.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Murad" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6
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