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Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to
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Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores.
This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Jojoba Esters
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycol Stearate
Propanediol
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sodium PCA
Urea
Yeast Amino Acids
Trehalose
Inositol
Taurine
Betaine
Citric Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
Polyquaternium-4
Sodium Chloride
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Tocopherol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Chlorphenesin
Sodium Benzoate
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Jojoba Esters, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Stearate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-4, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
Niacinamide 10%
Pentylene Glycol
Zinc PCA 1%
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Xanthan Gum
Isoceteth-20
Ethoxydiglycol
Phenoxyethanol
Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!