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Heimish All Clean Balm vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser

Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Heimish All Clean Balm at 6.2/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.

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All Clean Balm

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6.2

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Murad

Essential-C Cleanser

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8.0

Score comparison

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

Heimish wins 0

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Murad wins 3

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Ingredient face-off

9% overlap

13Heimish

3Shared

32Murad

Only in Heimish All Clean Balm

10 unique

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Synthetic Wax Polyethylene Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Shared ingredients

3 in common

Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Tocopheryl Acetate

Only in Murad Essential-C Cleanser

29 unique

Water (Aqua)Cocamidopropyl Betaine Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Glycerin Aminomethyl Propanol Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Panthenol Phospholipids Retinyl Palmitate+19 more

Why Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes out ahead

Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Heimish All Clean Balm's 3.5. 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 Heimish All Clean Balm. 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 heimish All Clean Balm relies on Tocopheryl Acetate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Heimish All Clean Balm 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 6.2, Heimish All Clean Balm 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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+1.8 lead

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

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6.2Heimish

8.0Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Heimish All Clean Balm 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 Heimish All Clean Balm 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 Heimish All Clean Balm 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: Heimish All Clean Balm→Full analysis: Murad Essential-C Cleanser→

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