Murad Acne Body Wash

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Murad

Acne Body Wash

Body Wash · Budget: £46.00

4.5 (680 reviews)· across LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, Space NK, Murad UK

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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified

Inferred formulation: an effective exfoliating body cleanser with salicylic and glycolic acids, though containing added fragrance and menthol.

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84Est.
Pending verification~84 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

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A strong choice for body acne, provided your skin tolerates menthol and added fragrance.

Be cautious if

Avoid if you have eczema, reactive skin, or known sensitivity to fragrance allergens.

Against your clean standard

Acceptable — effective acne wash, but contains undisclosed fragrance, menthol, and synthetic polymers.

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Does Murad Acne Body Wash contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Contains fragrance / parfum

    Found: fragrance (parfum). Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Contains essential oils

    Found: limonene, linalool. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Free from drying alcohol

    Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Murad Acne Body Wash non-comedogenic?

No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.

Is Murad Acne Body Wash safe for sensitive skin?

Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.

  • Contains fragrance or parfum
  • Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens

Ingredients worth knowing about: Menthol, Fragrance (Parfum).

Can you use Murad Acne Body Wash while pregnant?

This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.

Murad Acne Body Wash full ingredients list

12 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Menthol, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acrylates Copolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin.

The actives doing the work: Salicylic Acid (Deeply clears pores and prevents body breakouts.); Glycolic Acid (Smooths rough skin texture and evens skin tone.); Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract (Delivers antioxidant protection and reduces redness.).

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