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Laneige Radian-C Cream vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser

Laneige Radian-C Cream 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.

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Radian-C Cream

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8.2

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Essential-C Cleanser

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8.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

Laneige wins 2

Tied 2

21Laneige

6Shared

32Murad

Only in Laneige Radian-C Cream

15 unique

Water Niacinamide Dimethicone Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ascorbyl Glucoside Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Adenosine+5 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol Panthenol Allantoin Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol

Only in Murad Essential-C Cleanser

26 unique

Water (Aqua)Cocamidopropyl Betaine Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Aminomethyl Propanol Polysorbate 20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Phospholipids Tocopheryl Acetate Retinyl Palmitate Ascorbyl Palmitate

Why these two are neck and neck

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.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for Laneige Radian-C Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Laneige Radian-C Cream brings Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract 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.

Best for your skin type

Laneige Radian-C Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Murad Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.2, Laneige Radian-C Cream 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.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.2Laneige

8.0Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Laneige Radian-C Cream or Murad Essential-C Cleanser?

Based on ingredient analysis, Laneige Radian-C Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Laneige Radian-C Cream and Murad Essential-C Cleanser share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Laneige Radian-C Cream and Murad Essential-C Cleanser?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Laneige Radian-C Cream→Full analysis: Murad Essential-C Cleanser→

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