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Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs La roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser at 7.1/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to La roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser's 5.4. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Murad Essential-C Cleanser delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.5 here versus 7.5 for La roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle 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 la roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser relies on Ceramide Np, Niacinamide, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
La roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is better if you have
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but La roche-posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle 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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