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Clarins Haute Exigence Jour scores 8.2/9.8 and Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 4.4 here versus 4.1 for Clarins Haute Exigence Jour. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Clarins Haute Exigence Jour brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Tocopherol as actives, while murad Essential-C Cleanser relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, and Ascorbyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Clarins Haute Exigence Jour 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.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Clarins Haute Exigence Jour 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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