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Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam at 6.5/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser takes this one, 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 Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam's 4.2. 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 2.0 for Sulwhasoo Gentle 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 sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam relies on Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, and Salicornia Herbacea Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Murad Essential-C Cleanser delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam sits at the luxury level with a 6.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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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