Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense Versus Murad Clarifying Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense versus Murad Clarifying Cleanser .

Published on December 08, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

Murad Clarifying Cleanser

Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Cleanser 31 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Cleanser 31 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (3)

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (5)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (5)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (5)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients

Murad Clarifying Cleanser 31 ingredients

Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Mandelic Acid • Citric Acid • Isopentyldiol • Maltodextrin • Sodium Hydroxide • Salicylic Acid • Lactic Acid • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Disodium EDTA • Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Linalool • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense contains this as ingredient number 1.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.

This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense contains this as ingredient number 2.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense contains this as ingredient number 7.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense contains this as ingredient number 23.

Murad Clarifying Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

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