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Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser

Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam at 6.2/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.

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Holika Holika

Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam

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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 4 of 5 attributes.

Holika Holika wins 0

Tied 1

Murad wins 4

26Holika Holika

7Shared

32Murad

Only in Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam

19 unique

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Water Lauryl Hydroxysultaine Myristic Acid Lauric Acid Potassium Hydroxide Sodium Chloride Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Fragrance Ethylhexylglycerin+9 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Cocamidopropyl Betaine Phenoxyethanol Chlorphenesin Caprylyl Glycol Disodium Edta Butylene Glycol Glycerin

Only in Murad Essential-C Cleanser

25 unique

Water (Aqua)Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Aminomethyl Propanol Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Panthenol Phospholipids Tocopheryl Acetate Retinyl Palmitate Ascorbyl Palmitate+15 more

Why Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes out ahead

Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam's 5.2. 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 2.1 for Holika Holika Aloe Facial 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 holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam relies on Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, and Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Holika Holika Aloe Facial 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

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

+1.8 lead

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

6.2Holika Holika

8.0Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Holika Holika Aloe Facial 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 Holika Holika Aloe Facial 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 Holika Holika Aloe Facial 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: Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam→Full analysis: Murad Essential-C Cleanser→

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