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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.3/9.8 vs Murad Essential-C Cleanser at 8.0/9.8. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster wins for active ingredients.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Murad Essential-C Cleanser's 4.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Essential-C Cleanser scores 8.4 here versus 7.7 for Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside 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
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Murad Essential-C Cleanser is a decent pick. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster sits at the mid-range level with a 8.3 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Essential-C Cleanser is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster 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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