IMAGE skincare Biome+ Cleansing Comfort Balm Versus Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

IMAGE skincare Biome+ Cleansing Comfort Balm Versus Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Detailed comparison of IMAGE skincare Biome+ Cleansing Comfort Balm versus Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. This mild cream cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. This salicylic acid cream cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ethylhexyl Stearate Glycerin Squalane Propanediol Pentylene Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Chlorphenesin Withania Somnifera Root Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Sodium Hydroxide Limonene Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Lactic Acid 1,2-Hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Tocopherol Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Helianthus Annuus Leaf/Stem Extract Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Squalane, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Leaf/Stem Extract, Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Jojoba Esters Cocamidopropyl Betaine Acrylates Copolymer Glycol Stearate Glycolic Acid Salicylic Acid Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium PCA Urea Yeast Amino Acids Trehalose Inositol Taurine Betaine Citric Acid Polyquaternium-4 Sodium Chloride Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate Tetrasodium EDTA Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Benzoate Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Jojoba Esters, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Stearate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium PCA, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-4, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria. Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin. Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4. Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time. Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations. When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles. Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids. Read more about some other popular AHA's here: Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: 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. 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