Murad Essential-C Cleanser vs Humane Acne Wash

Murad

Humane

A face cleanser built around Panthenol and Vitamin E, for pollution defence and hydration.

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

36 ingredients

6 ingredients

Brand price

USD 38.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactose, Panthenol, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aminomethyl Propanol
Buffering
0 / 0
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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