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GLAMGLOW TROPICALCLEANSE™ Versus Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Exfoliator
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on August 20, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
TROPICALCLEANSE™

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Absorbent
0 / 0

Kaolin

Abrasive
0 / 0 Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Cleansing

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Propanediol

Solvent

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant

Punica Granatum Seed Powder

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Exfoliating
Exfoliant Icon

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Masking
May cause irritation Icon

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Masking

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Masking

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Astringent

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Acer Saccharum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Cleansing

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Refreshing

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Astringent

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Masking
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Santalum Album Wood Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance Icon

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil

Emollient
Oil Icon

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Papain

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0

Hydrolyzed Quinoa

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed

Humectant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Bromelain

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Algin

Masking
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate

Skin Conditioning

Diatomaceous Earth

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hexyl Cinnamal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Polydiallyl Phthalate

Tea-Sulfate

Buffering
Sulfate Icon

Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Propanediol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Papain, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bromelain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Algin, Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate, Diatomaceous Earth, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phytic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polydiallyl Phthalate, Tea-Sulfate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. Stay hydrated!

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid
Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

Learn more about Sodium Chloride
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

92 Routines
34% use in am
66% use in pm
61% use every day
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