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Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm vs Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.4/9.8 vs Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm at 7.7/9.8. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins for active ingredients.

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SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm

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7.7

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Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

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9.4

Score comparison

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Etude wins 0

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Murad wins 3

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Ingredient face-off

8% overlap

16Etude

5Shared

60Murad

Only in Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm

11 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Shea Butter Squalane Panthenol Madecassoside Centella Asiatica Extract Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate+1 more

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Carbomer Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

55 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Dimethicone Propanediol Saccharide Isomerate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Urea Isononyl Isononanoate Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop+45 more

Why Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel comes out ahead

Where Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm's 3.6. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.8 here versus 8.2 for Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm relies on Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Arginine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm 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

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ceramide Np does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 7.7, Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm is a decent pick. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel sits at the premium level with a 9.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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+1.7 lead

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

7.7Etude

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9.4Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm or Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel?

Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm and Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm and Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel?

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

Full analysis: Etude SoonJung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm→Full analysis: Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel→

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