Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel versus Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel .
Published on January 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
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 common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel 39 ingredients
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Reef Safe
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel 39 ingredients
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel 39 ingredients
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel 46 ingredients
Glycolic Acid • Propanediol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Water • Sodium Hydroxide • Salicylic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate • Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter • Xanthan Gum • Phenethyl Alcohol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil • Boswellia Carterii Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Copaifera Officinalis Resin Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Mentha Spicata Herb Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Magnesium Chloride • Calcium Citrate • Potassium Citrate • Gluconolactone • Tranexamic Acid • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Amber Powder
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
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 PropanediolTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 WaterTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 HydroxideTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 AcidTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 TriglycerideTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ExtractTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 ExtractTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 ExtractTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 33.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying 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 OilTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract.
True Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 35.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 ExtractTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 ExtractTrue Botanicals At-Home Facialist Peel contains this as ingredient number 37.
Murad AHA/BHA/Retinoid Daily Clarifying Peel contains this as ingredient number 27.
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