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Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser

Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam at 6.5/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.

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Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

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6.5

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Essential-C Cleanser

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8.0

Score comparison

Murad Essential-C Cleanser takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Anua wins 0

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Murad wins 3

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Ingredient face-off

16% overlap

11Anua

5Shared

32Murad

Only in Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

6 unique

Water Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate 2-Hexanediol Citric Acid Ethylhexylglycerin

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Glycerin Cocamidopropyl Betaine Butylene Glycol Panthenol Allantoin

Only in Murad Essential-C Cleanser

27 unique

Water (Aqua)Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Aminomethyl Propanol Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Phospholipids Tocopheryl Acetate Retinyl Palmitate Ascorbyl Palmitate Ascorbic Acid

Why Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes out ahead

Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam's 4.8. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Murad Essential-C Cleanser delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 4.4 here versus 2.0 for Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Murad Essential-C Cleanser brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, and Ascorbyl Palmitate as actives, while anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam relies on Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 6.5, Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam is a decent pick. Murad Essential-C Cleanser sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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6.5Anua

8.0Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam or Murad Essential-C Cleanser?

Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam and Murad Essential-C Cleanser share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam and Murad Essential-C Cleanser?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam→Full analysis: Murad Essential-C Cleanser→

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