Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser
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UltraCalming Cleanser
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Murad Essential-C Cleanser edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
17 unique
6 in common
26 unique
Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 4.4 compared to Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser's 2.0. Its formula features Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, and Ascorbyl Palmitate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.4 here versus 6.9 for Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser. 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 dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser relies on Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, and Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Murad Essential-C Cleanser gets the nod here with its 8.0 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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