Clarifying Cleanser

Salicylic Acid · Solution · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Purpose

Purpose Acne Treatment

Uses

Use for the management of acne

Warnings

Warnings For external use only When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

When using this product

When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions massage a small amount over dampened face and neck rinse with warm water and pat dry

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocoglycerides, Saccharide Isomerate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine HCl, Glutamic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Lactate, Hyaluronic Acid, PCA, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Myristic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum)

Questions?

Questions or comments? 1.310.765.1520 or Murad.com

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Murad, LLC (revised Mar 28, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Clarifying Cleanser NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
70381-128Salicylic Acid .5 g/100mL
Solution
Murad, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
70381-129Salicylic Acid 1.5 g/100mL
Solution
Murad, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
72957-011Salicylic Acid 2 g/100g
Gel
Private Label Skin CareOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Clarifying Cleanser used for?

Use for the management of acne

Who makes Clarifying Cleanser?

Clarifying Cleanser is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Murad, LLC, Private Label Skin Care.