Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser

Size
5.0 FL. OZ.
Cleanses, clears pores and treats acne—even after rinsing—leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean 


  • Helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, and clear and prevent future breakouts
  • Two types of salicylic acid treats acne immediately and over time
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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
Ingredients

Expert, science-backed ingredients and patented technologies

How-To

To Use: AM and PM

Step 1

Massage a small amount of your new acne control cleanser over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 2

Follow with a Murad sunscreen during the day.

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Step 3

At night, follow with Clarifying Water Gel.

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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.

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Overall rating: 4.8297873 / 5 from 1645 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser is praised for its effectiveness in clearing and preventing severe acne, leaving skin feeling fresh and clean. It is also appreciated for its ability to dissolve excess oil, purify pores, and prevent breakouts. Customers enjoy its clean and great smell, and the professional size of the product.

Summary topics

  • Effectiveness in Clearing Acne (3%): Customers appreciated how this cleanser made a huge difference in clearing up and preventing severe acne.
  • Skin Feel After Use (19%): Many customers loved how this product made their skin feel fresh, clean, and refreshed after use.
  • Breakout Prevention (7%): In general, customers have reported that this product effectively prevents breakouts and improves their skin texture.
  • Product Smell (6%): It was observed by customers that the product has a clean and great smell, which is highly appreciated.

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Review highlights

  • "My skin feels super clean but not squeaky clean or dry...its just right." — Lindsay
  • "best cleanser on the market for acne prone skin, smells great too!" — Brooklyn
  • "It feels nice and cool; doesnt dry out your skin and keeps your face acne free." — Sara M.

Reviews

Faithfully use, EVERYDAY.

"I recently have been struggling with my acne much more often than I’d like. But after hearing about murad, I decided to give it a try. Ever since trying murad I have noticed a slight improvement from it and have made this a daily regime. I’ve also purchased a few other acne line products from murad and I love them."

— Ry (5/5)

Only cleanser for me!

"This cleanser is the only one that helps keep my skin in check. Keeps the blemishes down without over-drying my skin."

— Lisa R. (5/5)

A very good product that

"A very good product that I have been using for a long time."

— Larry H. (5/5)

My go-to cleanser for over 15 years

"I've ben using this cleanser for most of my adult life, and it has been the staple of my skincare routine. Even when I try new serums, moisturizers, toners, and so on, thsi cleanser always gets my skin back to balanced and clear."

— Karen S. (5/5)

A must in my routine

"Love this cleanser it controls my acne while also keeping my skin barrier safe. I my face feels clean without the burn. Repurchased 3 times now and will keep doing so!"

— Julia J. (5/5)

Tried and true

"Murad Clarifying Cleanser has honestly been one of the easier skincare products for me to stick with as a guy who normally struggles with skincare routines. The consistency is really good — not too thick or watery — and it lathers/suds up well so it actually feels like it’s cleaning your face thoroughly. Leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean without feeling overly stripped or dry afterward. Simple, effective, and easy to use consistently."

— Joshua S. (5/5)

Best acne safe face wash

"I absolutely love the new formula of this face wash, the foaming sensation makes your skin feel so clean and works magic on my acne and acne scars! 10/10 recommend!!"

— Izzy (5/5)

Love this product

"Love this product"

— Brianna W. (5/5)

Must have

"Must have for stubborn acne."

— CaitB. (5/5)

I love this product. I

"I love this product. I have been using it for 15 years and my skin is clear and healthy. I wouldn’t use anything else on my skin."

— Laurie K. (5/5)

Q&A

I just started using this product a week ago. I have broken out on my cheeks, chin and hair line. Is this normal?
Purging can occur when you start a new product. If your skin feels tight or dry after cleansing, you may want to consider the Clarifying Cream Cleanser as it has additional hydration.
Is there any Benzoil peroxide in this?
No, we use salicylic acid.
when using this product is it safe/okay to use other aha/bha products at the same time in the same regiment?
Yes, it is but should you have any concern about interaction Dr Murad always advises performing a patch test.
I am currently using this cleanser and I've noticed that it doesn't quite get rid of the tiny pimples under my skin. (I believe some people call them seed pimples.) I've been told that I need to exfoliate in order to get rid of them and want to make sure that is the case. However, the exfoliator I was using a while back was one by CeraVe that is also considered a cleanser. Is it okay to use this once a week and the other four days continue my use of the Murad Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser? Or would mixing these two products cause breakouts?
What you are describing is called Millia. Milia is best treated by exfoliation. Treatment products containing glycolic acid are very effective. Using an exfoliating cleanser in place of your normal cleanser 2 or 3 times per week is also a great choice.
I have been using this product for about three weeks now and I love it! However I have noticed that I have a few small blackheads popping up that haven't before. Is this normal, and can I expect them to go away with a few more weeks? I have sensitive skin overall but got this for whiteheads in my oily t-zone.
Are you using a hydrator? Additionally that can happen as your skin adjusts to a new regimen. Also, if your skin feels tight or dry after cleansing I would recommend that you consider the Clarifying Cream Cleanser.