Murad · face wash
Essential-C Cleanser
Suits combination, dull, normal skin.
Miyu's take
Best for
- Daily cleansing
- Brightening skin
- Removing makeup
- Antioxidant boost
Avoid if
- Very sensitive skin (menthol)
- Very dry skin (may be stripping)
- Contains fragrance — patch test if you have fragrance sensitivity
- Contains retinol derivative — avoid during pregnancy
- Contains vitamin C — use sunscreen, avoid mixing with retinol
Good
- Contains Vitamin C
- Brightens complexion
- Refreshing feel
- Good for daily use
Watch out
- Menthol can irritate
- May be drying for some
What reviewers say
From 30 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.
Liked
- Doesn't dry out skin
- Leaves skin soft and glowing
- Helps with acne and dark spots
Disliked
- Expensive
- No significant difference for some users
Problems reviewers reported
- No visible result — in 2 of 50 reviews
Key actives
- retinyl palmitate
- ascorbyl palmitate
- tocopheryl acetate
- panthenol
- ascorbic acid
Full ingredient list
As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rice Amino Acids, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Cellulose, Sodium PCA, Lactose, Phospholipids, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
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