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OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.9/9.8 vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser at 8.0/9.8. OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer wins for active ingredients.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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7 in common
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Where OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Murad Essential-C Cleanser's 4.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Colloidal Gold in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer scores 8.8 here versus 8.4 for Murad Essential-C Cleanser. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer brings Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Colloidal Gold 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
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer is better if you have
Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow Moisturizer edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Essential-C Cleanser is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, OleHenriksen Banana Bright+ Instant Glow 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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