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Summary
Highlights
Murad's Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment reduces blemish size and redness within 4 hours. Salicylic acid exfoliates to clear pores and smooth skin.
Benefits
- Maximum strength formula contains 2% salicylic acid to help exfoliate, clear pores, and smooth
- Keep this spot treatment in your purse or at your WFH desk to help target pesky maskne breakouts fast
- Allure Best of Beauty award winner
- Always tested on people, never on animals
Formulated Without
- Parabens, sulfates, and phthalates
Research Results
- Fast-acting, reducing blemish size and redness within 4 hours
- 97% agree blemish appearance improved after just 1 day
- Clinically tested by an independent laboratory and proven safe for sensitive skin
Item 2275278
Apply a thin layer on affected areas one to three times daily or as needed.
Active: 2.0% Salicylic Acid.
Inactive: Water (Aqua), Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Thymol, Terpineol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.
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- Q
Does it come in light
- Asked by Nancy
- Official Answer By MuradOur spot treatment is not tinted.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can i use this product then apply sunscreen on top?
- Asked by Stephanie
- Official Answer By MuradAbsolutely! Just wait a moment so that the spot treatment can absorb.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I realized my Acne Spot Treatment is expired by a few months, will it still work? Is it dangerous to use after the expired date?
- Asked by Tiffany
- Official Answer By MuradWe do not test our products past the expiration date and can not speak to their efficacy.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are larger breakouts common with first use of this product ?
- Asked by deirdre
- Official Answer By MuradPurging can occur when you begin a new skincare regimen.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this to treat acne scars? If not, which product would be best to treat acne scars and would you apply it before or after moisturizer?
- Asked by Jenni
- Official Answer By MuradTo address acne scars we would recommend Invisiscar. It too is a spot treatment and helps to address pigmentation or indented scars left after a blemish heals. You would apply the Invisiscar after the Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment and then follow with your moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used to spot treat textured skin areas ?
- Asked by Mary
- Official Answer By Muradabsolutely!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product contain fragrance? I have to use fragrance free products. I'm looking for a product that I can put directly on a pimple to reduce it.
- Asked by jewel
- Official Answer By MuradOur website doesn't list any fragrance.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
What moisturizer should I use with this ? And should I use that moisturizer before or after applying this product to my affected areas. Also can I put the moisturizer all over my face ? But I cannot put this product all over correct ?
- Asked by Payton
- Official Answer By MuradFor a recommendation please use our skin quiz. Here is the link: https://www.murad.com/skin-quiz/Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hello, If I wanted to use this product, is it compatible with the other murad lines? I use the brightening line but I've been having random breakouts and wanted to possibly use this. Please assist.
- Asked by Syd
- Official Answer By MuradYou can mix and match products however you do not want to layer treatments. You only want to use one treatment in the morning and one in the evening.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Which Murad product do you recommend for acne breakouts?
- Asked by sarah
- Official Answer By MuradThe Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment is great however we do have regimens that consist of a cleanser, treatment and moisturizer. You can contact Customer Care and we can help you with finding the perfect regimen.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is it normal when I apply the product it burns for like a few seconds?
- Asked by Yolie
- Official Answer By MuradYes, it is normal to experience a slight tingle or burning sensation as long as it does stop after a few seconds. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I've purchased most of the products in the Acne & Aging line, but I'm unsure of the order they should be applied. I have: Time Release Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Acne & Wrinkle Reducer, Outsmart Acne Treatment, Rapid Relief Treatment and Anti-aging Acne Moisturizer. Can you please recommend the order they should be applied?
- Asked by Stephanie
- Official Answer By MuradYou want to use the Time Release Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Acne & Wrinkle Reducer or the Outsmart Acne Treatment, Anti-aging Acne Moisturizer and then the Rapid Relief Spot Treatment.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this work on open or popped pimples?
- Asked by Laura
- Official Answer By MuradYes, it can indeed work. Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Could I put this product on my back breakout or is it just for the face breakout ?
- Asked by Jane
- Official Answer By MuradYou can use the Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment on your body.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
The previous tube I purchased had 3.5% Benzoyl Peroxide and now the label says 2.0% Salicylic Acid. Is the Benzoyl Peroxide no longer in the product?
- Asked by BritKay18
- Official Answer By MuradThe Acne Spot Fast Fix was discontinued and the new Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment with 2% salicylic acid is our spot treatment.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
do i use this before or after moisturizer?
- Asked by boom boom pow
- Official Answer By MuradYou want to apply the Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment only to the breakouts. You can apply it after your moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Should I put this only on acne or do I rub it on my entire face? Also do I moisturize after putting this on or should I moisturize before?
- Asked by Sarah
- Official Answer By MuradYou want to apply the Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment only to the breakouts. You can apply it after your moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this product help with dark spot correction? If not which product is best for dark spot corrections?
- Asked by Irma
- Official Answer By MuradFor dark marks we have the Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel and the Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Works like a charm!
I had hormonal acne flare up all over my face. I used this paired with Murad Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser. I used a drop of both on my Clarisonic. Followed it up with Murad Acne Spot Lightening Gel. Then sealed it with Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion. Went to sleep AND BOOM! The next morning my ski...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Not as good as other one :(
I LOVED the Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix with the benzoyl peroxide in it, it worked PERFECTLY and helped my breakout soooo much. I am so sad they discontinued it. I tried this one and I feel like it makes my skin WORSE. Very disappointed that I can't find the one with benzoyl peroxide and that they disc...
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Great for deep pimples
This is a salicylic acid based spot treatment so I use it on those deep under the skin pimples and its amazing. For pimples at the surface I like an AHA or sulfur based spot treatement
Holy Grail!
This product has been a part of my acne routine since I was 18! This product has never let me down! I highly recommend giving this product a try. JUST A LITTLE BIT is all you need bc a tiny amount of this product goes a long way.
Not for deep blemishes
This product does dry out the pimples, however it doesnr pop them, i get whiteheads and itll dry them but wont take the white out. It also does NOT work on deep blemishes which is what i deal with mostly, i kept it to continue use juat to make sure, but i will not be ourchasing this produxt again.
Improvement after one use!
I've tried countless products over the years on stubborn spots, but this showed inprovement with one use! I have reoccuring spots that I hate. Nothing gets rid of them. I couldnt believe the difference one application made. I cant wait to keep using this.
obsessed.
i LOVE this stuff. literally works overnight. i wouldnt say its great for sensetive skin because it can be drying, but holy cow does it tackle those big pimples. ive struggled with acne forever, and this is my holy grail. so much better than any pimple patch on the market. TEN OUT OF TEN