What It Is:
A powerful treatment with five clinically proven acne-clearing acids to clear existing acne and help prevent future breakouts. 

Murad Blemish Control Skin Perfecting Lotion delivers oil-free hydration without clogging pores. Your pores are visibly minimised as your skin’s texture is refined by this ultra-light, moisturising formula, leaving your skin clear and fresh.

Queen of meadow and algae extract work together to clear pores and reduce skin sensitivity whilst retinol encourages healthy cell turnover and arnica soothes irritation. After using Murad Blemish Control Skin Perfecting Lotion 92% of users experienced a reduction in acne breakouts in just 3 days (when used in combination with other products from the Blemish Control range).

This medicated lightweight gel serum is clinically proven to reduce pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads in just 1 week.* Salicylic acid combines with lysophosphatidic, hydroxydecanoic, sebacic and glycolic acids in Penta-Acid Technology to clear skin of acne-causing bacteria, oiliness and blackheads while minimizing dryness and irritation. 

Solutions for:
- Acne
- Oiliness
- Pores

If you want to know more…
This ultimate acne gel cleanser helps dissolve excess oil, purify pores, clear existing blemishes, and prevent breakouts—including maskne. Two types of salicylic acid start treating immediately and over time. Green tea extract helps soothe and calm irritation for healthier-looking skin.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
Five acids. Clear skin. Proprietary penta-acid technology is salicylic acid combined with lysophosphatidic, hydroxydecanoic, sebacic, and glycolic acids to reduce pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. This product is non-irritating, non-drying, and free of gluten, alcohol, and animal-derived ingredients. 

"I have seen many patients develop a tolerance to prescription acne treatments, and when they stop working, it’s devastating. Treating acne demands a more holistic approach that includes lifestyle, nutrition, and advances in topical skincare. I developed Outsmart Acne™ Clarifying Treatment to be used as part of a whole-person regimen to help skin stay consistently clear."—Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD

Murad is cruelty-free, and is proud to deliver high-performance formulas that are tested on people, not animals. 

Research results:
Clinically tested by an independent laboratory and proven safe for sensitive skin.

In clinical expert grading:
- 96% of subjects had reduced pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads in just 1 week

About Murad: Murad was founded in 1989 by acclaimed dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad, who developed a highly effective, whole-person approach to skin care, creating products for every skin concern—including acne, loss of firmness, fine lines and wrinkles, redness and sensitivity. Murad was built on the belief that living a beautiful life leads to truly beautiful skin.