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Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 vs UNDERATED PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH at 6.3/9.8. Murad Essential-C Cleanser wins for hydration.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser takes this one, winning 4 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 UNDERATED PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH's 3.3. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Murad Essential-C Cleanser delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for UNDERATED PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH. 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 uNDERATED PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH relies on Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
UNDERATED PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH 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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