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Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.0/9.8 and Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum scores 8.2/9.8 — 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 serums 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.4 here versus 7.5 for Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum brings Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, and Glutathione 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 Essential-C Cleanser is better if you have
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Murad Essential-C Cleanser is a decent pick. Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum sits at the budget level with a 8.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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, Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum 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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