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Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave at 6.9/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for active ingredients.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Murad Essential-C Cleanser really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 4.4 compared to Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave'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 6.1 for Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave. 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 philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave relies on Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract and Agave Americana Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave 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 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
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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