AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Size
5.0 FL. OZ.
2.0 FL. OZ.
16.9 FL. OZ.

Intensive triple action exfoliator with a proprietary blend of salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids polishes away dull, dry skin without irritation

  • Salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid blend helps reveal smoother, softer skin, while encouraging cell turnover
  • Jojoba beads manually exfoliate and help remove dull, dry skin
  • Sodium PCA attracts and helps skin retain moisture, while licorice extract helps soothe
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The benefits of a hydrating cleanse, plus physical and chemical exfoliation in 1 step

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This multi-tasking cleansing exfoliant is an ideal addition to your cleansing regimen 2-3 times a week. It delivers the best of both worlds via chemical and physical exfoliation that helps remove dull, dry skin from the surface for a fresher appearance—and to improve penetration of treatment ingredients that follow

Which skin type is this good for?
  • Balanced·
  • Oily·
  • Combination·
  • Dry
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Meet AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

The benefits of exfoliation in the convenience of a cleanser! Use this creamy exfoliating cleanser 2-3 times a week to help reveal smoother, softer skin and prep skin for treatments that follow

Ingredients

Expert, science-backed ingredients and patented technologies

HOW-TO

To use: 2-3x a week

Step 1

Massage a small amount of AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry

Step 2

Apply your favorite Murad serum/treatment to face and neck

Step 3

Follow with your favorite Murad moisturizer. Always apply an SPF during the day 

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Overall rating: 4.881564 / 5 from 895 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Customers appreciate the AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser for its ability to make their skin feel clean, refreshed, and radiant. The product's blend of acids and jojoba beads effectively exfoliates and hydrates, while the soothing ingredients help maintain skin's moisture balance.

Summary topics

  • Facial Cleansing (11%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the face wash, stating that it made their face feel clean and refreshed.
  • Cleansing Effectiveness (28%): A significant amount of customers expressed satisfaction with the cleanser, stating that it is great, excellent, and their favorite.
  • Skin Results (4%): Customers expressed appreciation for the excellent and amazing results they achieved from using this product, making their skin glow and achieve a fresh clean feeling.
  • Skin Feel (20%): A significant number of customers raved about how this product makes their skin feel clean and fresh.
  • Exfoliation (3%): It was highlighted by customers that this scrub is gentle and leaves the skin soft and hydrated.

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Review highlights

  • "I also use a spot treatment for blemishes occasionally , which tends to dry my skin especially in these winter months." — John
  • "Skin feels so soft and looks radiant!" — Kat P.
  • "Leaves my skin feeling nice and clean and fresh, keeps me from crazy breakouts as well." — Kylie S.

Reviews

Great Product

"I’ve been using this exfoliating cleanser for years. It’s a very good, reliable skincare product. Leaves my skin feeling soft and wards off blemishes."

— Gina M. (5/5)

Works well

"I love this product, been using for years. Glad they offer a larger size with the pump. It's thinner and a little goes a long way so I don't waste any with the pump. My skin is smooth and ready to absorb my serums and moisturizers after use."

— Tory B. (5/5)

"It’s been a while since using this product. My face is happy!!!!"

— Angela (5/5)

"Very gentle exfoliating cleanser. I have sensitive skin, and this helps remove blackheads without irritating my skin"

— Judy (5/5)

"I have been buying this product for years. I have three different bottles and they have three different labels with different names and it’s hard to tell if it’s even the same item. The product I received last week had a open seal, not just broken - it was gone. Which makes me wonder if maybe somebody bought it and returned it and I got a secondhand one. I used it anyway, and poured it into my existing bottles, but I’m not pleased and will probably not be buying any more Murad in the future."

— Libby (3/5)

just the right grit

"not too soft and not too rough. this exfoliating wash is just right"

— Amanda F. (5/5)

Great cleanser

"I love this cleanser. Exfoliate my face, feels clean and fresh"

— Jennifer T. (5/5)

best exfoliator

"this cleanser does wonders for my skin. i love the texture and its not too harsh for an aha/bha."

— Rlm (5/5)

Facial Cleanser

"I have been using this product for a couple of years and I love that it cleans my face with out the gritty feeling some other products have. After use, leaves my face feeling soft and clean!"

— Cristina K. (5/5)

"Have been using this cleanser for many years now, will never stop!! Gentle exfoliation without dryness!! Leaves skin feeling cleansed thoroughly and soft to the touch!!"

— Paul (5/5)

Q&A

Does this contain any soy (or derived from soy) or any lactose containing ingredients?
No, it does not contain soy.
I see that the skin smoothing polish is discontinued- how would you compare the two? I loved the skin smoothing polish.
The Skin Smoothing Polish exfoliated with jojoba beads and offered ingredients to help control oil and also protect against free radical damage. The AHA BHA Exfoliating Cleanser has the jojoba beads as well as glycolic, lactic and salicylic acid so you get the benefit of chemical and manual exfoliation.
What percentage of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid are in this product?
First let me start by stating that we disclose the percentage of an ingredient only when it is an “active ingredient” in other words, an OTC (over-the-counter), FDA (Food & Drug Administration) approved ingredient. Here at Murad, as part of our Corporate policy, we do not disclose percentages in our high performance formulations as this information is considered proprietary. What I can share with you is that Dr. Murad creates formulas based on a result not a percentage. Our products are designed to treat a specific concern within the skin, keeping in mind our Whole-Person Health approach.
Is this product unisex?
Yes! You can use the products. Murad products are formulated to address specific skincare concerns. They are not made for a specific age, gender or ethnicity.
Can I use a hydrating mask after I use the AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser?
You most certainly can!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for balanced, oily, combination, and dry skin.

Contains salicylic acid (BHA), glycolic and lactic acids (AHAs), jojoba beads, sodium PCA and licorice extract.

This product has only been tested for use on the face, neck, and chest. To address breakouts, KP, or rough texture on the body, we recommend Retexturizing Body Pads.

Many find it gentle, but people with very reactive skin may experience dryness or irritation; patch test before regular use.

While this product was not specifically tested to impact skin clarity, users report seeing a reduction in reduced blackheads and clearer pores.

This is a creamy cleanser with jojoba exfoliating beads for a gentle polish.

A gentle daily cleanser that combines alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) lactic acid and glycolic acid with beta hydroxy acid (BHA) salicylic acid, plus jojoba beads to exfoliate skin, encourage cell turnover, and reveal smoother texture.

It uses 3 types of chemical exfoliants plus physical exfoliants to dissolve and polish away dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover for smoother, clearer, brighter skin over time.

2-3 times a week, massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.​

Users often see smoother skin, minimized pores, and improved clarity.

Use this cleanser 2-3 times a week in place of your regular cleanser. Pairs well with Murad serums and moisturizers; layer with vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night, but introduce actives gradually to avoid over-exfoliation.

No, this cleanser is formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten, mineral oil, formaldehyde, petrolatum, alcohol (ethanol), and animal-derived ingredients.

Murad carefully assesses our products and ingredients to ensure they are safe for use. Because every person and pregnancy is unique, we recommend you seek your doctor's advice if you are unsure or have any questions about the products you use during pregnancy and/or lactation.