As Christmas rapidly approaches, shoppers are in a frenzy to snag last-minute gifts, festive treats, outfits, and beauty products. As a seasoned beauty specialist, there’s one skincare essential I strongly recommend for maintaining a radiant complexion during this busy time.
The product gaining attention is a cleanser backed by 4,700 customers.
The Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser has earned its reputation as a formidable “blackhead buster” and a swift solution for clearing skin. Recommended use is two to three times a week, this versatile exfoliant utilizes a powerful blend of salicylic, lactic, and glycolic acids to slough away dull, lifeless skin.
It also contains jojoba beads to delicately exfoliate and remove the surplus makeup accumulated from seasonal celebrations while helping pores to absorb greater moisture more effectively.
Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) dives deep into pores to break down oil build-up that can lead to blockages. In contrast, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) enhances skin texture and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reports the Express. Shoppers could also pair it with Debenhams’ Murad Essential C Cleanser – now £41.80.
Available for £41.40 on Amazon, the Murad cleanser is distinguished as an “Amazon’s Choice” product and comes highly praised in 4,700 online reviews. A customer expressed: “Skin feels so polished and fresh when I use this and keeps it clear of any congestion. I think this lasts ages as you aren’t supposed to use every day and you only need the tiniest amount.”
Another ecstatic five-star reviewer commented: “This is a very fine micro-bead cleanser. You put it on damp skin and rub gently in circular motion. I like the fine beads in it. Does not smell very much. Skin feels really, really clean.”
One avid user hailed the product as the “best face wash hands down”, sharing their experience: “I started using this in 2018 and never looked back. It clears up my skin instantly and makes it extremely smooth with minimal extra scrubbing. I don’t find it dries my skin or irritates it, for reference I have combo skin that is more on the oily side and is sensitive.”
But one shopper pointed out: “There was hardly any lather during a wash. While I understand exfoliants aren’t intended to be very soapy products to begin, it was about completely non-existent. I feel like I needed to apply an extremely generous amount to get slight lather. I also did not feel like it gave my facial skin a good clean.”
The Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, however, worked well on clearing stubborn blackheads as one shared: “I’ve forever had blackheads on my nose no matter how many products I’ve tried. But this thing got rid of them right from the get go! Definitely a five out of five product.”
Amazon currently offers a 10% discount on the cleanser, bringing the price down to £41.40, yet it’s also available at LookFantastic. Debenhams is offering a deal on the Murad Vitamin C Cleanser for £41. Those seeking an alternative might consider Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, retailing at £35, which excels in pore-minimizing but note that it acts as a toner, not a cleanser.
Medik8’s Surface Radiance Cleanser, priced at £24, promises to enhance radiance with its invigorating citrus fragrance and mangosteen extract that helps combat ageing effects caused by free radical damage.