Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly versus Murad Clarifying Water Gel .
Published on October 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly 25 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Water Gel 56 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly 25 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Water Gel 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly 25 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Water Gel 56 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Caffeine • Lactic Acid • Zinc PCA • Acetyl Glucosamine • Trehalose • Hydroxyacetophenone • Salicylic Acid • Ursolic Acid • Lactobacillus Ferment • Polysorbate 80 • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 42090
Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Glycerin • Hydroxyethyl Urea • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Propanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Tapioca Starch • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Salicylic Acid • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Bisabolol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lysolecithin • Sclerotium Gum • Polyisobutene • Polysilicone-11 • Polydextrose • Dextrin • Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate • Pullulan • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Amylopectin • Niacinamide • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Serine • Butylene Glycol • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Algin • Disodium Phosphate • Silica • Dipropylene Glycol • Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract • Decyl Glucoside • Potassium Phosphate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Limonene • Hydroxycitronellal • Parfum • CI 42090 • CI 17200
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 6.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 15.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 17.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 47.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 21.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 50.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 22.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly contains this as ingredient number 25.
Murad Clarifying Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 55.
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Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly 25 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Water Gel 56 ingredients
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Clinique iD™ Dramatically Different™ Hydrating Clearing Jelly 25 ingredients
Murad Clarifying Water Gel 56 ingredients
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