Loading...
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer scores 8.7/9.8 vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser at 8.0/9.8. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer wins for active ingredients.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
47 unique
7 in common
25 unique
Where Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Murad Essential-C Cleanser's 4.4. Its formula features Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.4 here versus 7.0 for Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer brings Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 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.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer is better if you have
Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Essential-C Cleanser is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable 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.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
© 2026 Gracie. All rights reserved. Data sourced from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and EU CosIng.