Murad Essential-C Facial Cleanser
- Gel
- Dry
- 2 fl oz
- 1
- Better rated than 79%
- More reviewed than 85%
A small, citrus-scented foaming gel cleanser built around vitamin C and antioxidants, sized for dry skin specifically rather than all skin types.
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How it ranks among the 238 gels we track
4.7★ across 3,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Murad sells the 15260MU as a 2 fluid ounce foaming gel cleanser from its Essential-C line, scented with citrus and built around vitamin C, antioxidants and panthenol for dry skin specifically.
The pitch here is vitamin C doing double duty as an antioxidant that also brightens, layered into a foaming gel base rather than a cream or oil cleanser. Foaming gels tend to cleanse more thoroughly than cream washes, worth weighing against the dry skin labeling since foaming formulas can feel stripping on already dry skin for some users.
- 2 fl oz bottle
- Vitamin C and antioxidants
- Citrus scent
- Cruelty free, gluten free
Who it's for
Suits buyers with dry skin who want a vitamin C foaming cleanser and a citrus scent, and who are already using or trying Murad's Essential-C line. Not the pick for anyone avoiding foaming cleansers on dry or sensitive skin.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Vitamin C and antioxidant formula
- Cruelty free and gluten free
- Compact 2 ounce size for travel
- Foaming gels can feel drying on dry skin
- Small 2 ounce size
- Citrus scent, not fragrance-free
Performance notes
Vitamin C and the listed antioxidants work as a wash-off treatment here rather than a leave-on serum, meaning contact time is short, but the panthenol is included to help offset any stripping from the foaming gel base on dry skin.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | 15260MU |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Net Content Weight | 2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 3 × 2 × 6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free, Microbead Free |
| Color | Clear |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2 fl oz |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Package Type Name | Bottle |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Dry |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Asin | B07HHPDP7Q |
| Special Ingredients | Antioxidants, Panthenol, Vitamin C |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '3,317', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Face |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,194 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #36 in Facial Cleansing Gels |
| Model Number | 15260MU |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Upc | 767332152608 |
| Manufacturer | Murad |
| Scent Name | Citrus |
| Product Benefits | Defends skin with potent vitamin C, washing away pollution and impurities for a brighter, revitalized complexion |
| Additional Features | Not-Applicable |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 15260MU |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00767332152608 |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in gels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murad Essential-C Facial CleanserThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,300 | 4.1 / 5 |
| patanjali Aloe Vera Gelpatanjali | 4.4 / 5 | 7,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Differin Acne Treatment GelDifferin | 4.5 / 5 | 71,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Gentle Face CleanserBioderma | 4.7 / 5 | 22,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Nature Republic Mild & Moisture Aloe Vera Watery GelNature Republic | 4.6 / 5 | 13,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand 15260MU
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What skin type is the Murad 15260MU cleanser formulated for?
Dry skin, per the product listing.
What size is the Murad Essential-C Facial Cleanser model 15260MU?
2 fluid ounces.
Is the Murad 15260MU cruelty free?
Yes, it's listed as cruelty free and gluten free.