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Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser

Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante at 5.8/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.

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Aroma-zone base lavante

cleanser

5.8

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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.

Aroma-zone wins 0

Tied 2

Murad wins 3

9.0

Aroma-zone

Murad

Ingredient face-off

0% overlap

15Aroma-zone

0Shared

32Murad

Only in Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante

15 unique

Aqua (Eau Minérale De Montagne)Lauryl Glucoside (Tensioactif Épaississant Doux Dérivé Du Sucre)Rosa Damascena Flower Water* (Hydrolat De Rose De Damas Bio)Glycerin (Glycérine Végétale)Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (Tensioactif Nettoyant Doux Dérivé De L'Huile De Coco)Tilia Vulgaris Water* (Hydrolat De Tilleul Bio)Decyl Glucoside (Tensioactif Moussant Doux Dérivé Du Sucre)Lippia Citrodora Leaf Water* (Hydrolat De Verveine Bio)Leuconostoc/Radish Ferment Filtrate (Conservateur Naturel)Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Tensioactif Nettoyant Doux Dérivé De L'Huile De Coco)+5 more

Shared ingredients

0 in common

Only in Murad Essential-C Cleanser

32 unique

Water (Aqua)Cocamidopropyl Betaine Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Glycerin Butylene Glycol Aminomethyl Propanol Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Panthenol Phospholipids+22 more

Why Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes out ahead

Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante's 2.0. 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 Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante. 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, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.

Best for your skin type

Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante 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

Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+2.2 lead

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

5.8Aroma-zone

8.0Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante 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 Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante 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 Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante 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: Aroma-zone Aroma-zone base lavante→Full analysis: Murad Essential-C Cleanser→

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