Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel versus Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel .
Published on January 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Exfoliator
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Ingredient Info
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel 35 ingredients
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Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel 35 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Pentylene Glycol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Propanediol • Butyl Avocadate • Butylene Glycol • Glycolic Acid • Retinyl Propionate • Allantoin • Zinc Gluconate • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • BHT • Betaine • Inositol • Taurine • Trehalose • Tocopherol • Salicylic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Benzyl Benzoate • Citral • Parfum • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C13-16 Isoparaffin • Glycolic Acid • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Triolein • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Propylene Glycol Caprylate • Lactic Acid • Malic Acid • Tranexamic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Bisabolol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Amino Esters-1 • Amber Powder • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Urea • Yeast Amino Acids • Trehalose • Inositol • Taurine • Betaine • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol
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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. 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 WaterMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 PropanediolMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for Yeast Amino Acids.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 23.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.
Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 27.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.
Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.
Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.
Learn more about InositolMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Taurine.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 TrehaloseMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 AcidMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 HydroxideMurad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 45.
Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel contains this as ingredient number 8.
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