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Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer 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
24 unique
7 in common
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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 3.3 for Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, and Caffeine 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.
Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer is better if you have
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.2, Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer delivers strong value. Murad Essential-C Cleanser sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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, Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer 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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