Hands down the best cleanser
"My whole house loves this stuff. It’s wonderful for acne prone skin or even the occasional blemish."
Clarifying Cleanser Value Size
Clarifying Cleanser Value Size
Size
Cleanses, clears pores and treats acne—even after rinsing. ($70.00 value)*
- Helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, and clear and prevent future breakouts
- Two types of salicylic acid treat immediately and over time
*Product may arrive without pump
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Continuous treatment for breakouts well beyond rinse-off
Details
The ultimate gel cleanser that helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, clear acne-causing bacteria, and treat existing blemishes while preventing new acne breakouts. Murad's Clarifying Cleanser is formulated with two types of salicylic acid—a free form that starts to unclog pores immediately and an encapsulated form that continues sloughing off dead skin cells even after rinsing. Green tea extract helps soothe and calm irritation for clear, healthy skin. In a 3-day clinical study, 97% said our acne face wash dissolves excess oil, 94% said it deeply cleanses skin, 88% said it improves skin's overall appearance and 85% said it leaves pores feeling clean of impurities. Our acne cleanser is perfect for oily skin with visible shine. It effectively clears acne while preserving the skin barrier.
*With acne regimen and daily use.
Which skin type is it good for?
- Oily·
- Combination·
- Sensitive
Results
Untouched real results
In a 3-day clinical study:
Ingredients
Expert, science-backed ingredients and patented technologies
Salicylic acid
Reduces the severity of blemishes, helps keep skin clear by preventing formation of new blemishes and allows skin to heal
Green tea extract
Helps soothe irritation for clearer, healthier-looking skin
Parabens
Sulfates
Phthalates
Gluten
Animal-derived ingredients
Active ingredient: Salicylic Acid 1.5%
Inactive ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-150 Distearate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Fragrance (Parfum)
Formulated Without:
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Gluten, Animal-derived ingredients
While Murad® strives to keep ingredient lists on this website as accurate as possible, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, reliable, up-to-date, and error-free. Please refer to the ingredients list on the product packaging for the most accurate list of ingredients.
How-To
To Use: AM and PM
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DOCTOR'S NOTE
The salicylic acid in Clarifying Cleanser continues to treat well beyond your cleanse because we encapsulated it in spheres that adhere to skin to survive rinse off
Overall rating: 4.9268293 / 5 from 246 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Clarifying Cleanser offers great value, effectively clears pores, and treats acne. Customers appreciate its ability to leave skin feeling fresh, clean, and radiant. It is highly effective in preventing breakouts and controlling hormonal acne, making it a top choice for oily and acne-prone skin.
Summary topics
- Value for Money (5%): Customers raved about the great value of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning it as the best value for money.
- Travel Size (10%): It was highlighted by customers that the size of the product is a great value and perfect for traveling.
- Cleanser Effectiveness (35%): Many customers pointed out that this cleanser is the best for oily acne prone skin and leaves it feeling clean and not dry.
- Breakout Prevention (5%): It was reported by customers that this cleanser effectively prevents breakouts and helps with acne.
- Acne Control (12%): Customers appreciated the acne cleanser for its effectiveness in controlling hormonal acne, making it a top choice.
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Review highlights
- "It makes my skin feel very clean and refreshed, and it has a nice mild scent." —
- "Really targets the acne and the skin feels fresh after the first wash, literally." —
- "My skin feels fresh and the smell is so clean." —
Reviews
Bigger is better
"Love this product, love that I can get it in a larger size. This usually lasts 3 months between me and my husband and works like a charm would not recommend for dry skin."
"Love this cleanser. Ive been ising ot fot years."
Great cleanser! Best values!
"I have been using Murad cleansers for 20+ years. This cleanser is fantastic for combo skin. It is gentle enough to use daily and it cleanses without making your skin overly dry. It also does a great job keeping blemishes at bay. I highly recommend."
Good product
"My son has acne i always buy it for him and his face looks clean and doesn’t looks oily"
"Used this years ago. Hope it works as well now for my son as it did for me then. Fast shipping. Nice packaging"
The best cleanser
"Best cleanser ever"
Great for sensitive oily acne prone skin
"I had oily acne prone skin but my skin is also super sensitive so a lot of acne cleanser are too harsh. This leaves my face feeling clean but not dry and tight. I've tried a bunch of other brands of salicylic acid face wash from cerave to lrp to Vichy but this one seems to work the best for me. If I run out or use something else on a weekend trip my skin definitely notices it"
When your Face Wash Becomes a Full-Body Hero.
"I’m honestly obsessed with the Murad Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser (especially the value size). I’ve been using it all over my body, and it’s made such a difference. After about two months, the breakouts on my back and chest have pretty much disappeared. I wasn’t expecting it to work this well, but now it’s a must-have in my body care routine."
THIS is why I'm here!
"To all the people who've spent money on store brand and even big name Acne washes and you're worried buying this will be another waste; YOU FOUND IT! This is IT! Not gonna tell you all your Acne will clear up in 2 days and you're cured. Nope. My truth is, it took 2 years of consistent use of the Clarifying wash, toner, and the accompanying Acne Treatment to get rid of my ADULT acne. Might've been quicker if I were willing to change my diet, but bad food is delicious. Start now and hang in there."
Q&A
- What happened to the Vaule Size Toner???
- We are so sorry however it is no longer going to be offered on the website.
- Why is this continuously sold out in various sizes ? I hope you limit purchase quantities so that resellers don’t buy them all up. Best product for my face. I’ve been using it for years.
- We anticipate the cleanser will return to inventory at the end of March. We do have it available on our Amazon store.
- I’ve been using this product for years, and love it. But, Is this safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
- 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 advise if you are unsure or have any questions about the products you use during pregnancy and/or lactation.
- How often it can be used?
- You can use the Clarifying Cleanser both morning and evening.
- What is the difference between this and the cream cleanser? Is this product also a tebranded version of the anti-aging time release cleanser?
- Same product! New Branding and name, but it's the same exact formula.