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Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores 8.4/9.8 vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser at 8.0/9.8. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 wins for hydration.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
35 unique
7 in common
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Where Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Murad Essential-C Cleanser's 8.4. With Glycerin, Urea, and Trehalose in its top ingredients, Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 brings Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, and Retinyl Palmitate 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.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 gets the nod here with its 8.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Essential-C Cleanser is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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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