Helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, and clear and prevent future breakouts Two types of salicylic acid treats breakouts immediately and over time The ultimate blemish gel cleanser that helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, clear existing blemishes and prevent future breakouts. Formulated with two types of salicylic acid—a free form that starts treating immediately and an encapsulated form that continues treating even after rinsing. Murad’s Clarifying Cleanser contains green tea extract helps soothe and calm irritation for healthier-looking skin. In a 3-day clinical study*, 97% said it dissolves excess oil, 94% said it deeply cleanses skin, 88% said it improves skin’s overall appearance and 85% said it leaves pores feeling clean of impurities.