Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) versus Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on November 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) 33 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) 33 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) 33 ingredients
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 70 ingredients
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Stearic Acid • Water • Sodium Isethionate • CI 77891 • Kaolin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Potassium Phosphate • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Carbomer • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Zinc PCA • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Ceteareth-20 • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cholesterol • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Dipotassium Phosphate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Phytosphingosine • Xanthan Gum • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Ethylhexylglycerin
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Propanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Isononyl Isononanoate • Saccharide Isomerate • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Sh-Oligopeptide-1 • Sh-Oligopeptide-2 • Sh-Polypeptide-1 • Sh-Polypeptide-9 • Sh-Polypeptide-11 • Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment • Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment • Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment • Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment • Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Bacillus • Trehalose • Taurine • Serine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Calcium Pantothenate • Niacinamide • Phytantriol • Acetyl Glutamine • Urea • Cholesterol • Yeast Amino Acids • Phytosphingosine • Inositol • Betaine • Lecithin • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pyridoxine Hcl • Sucrose • Algin • Pullulan • Maltodextrin • Polysilicone-11 • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Decyl Glucoside • Pentylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Polyisobutene • Silica • Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate • Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium Phosphate • Potassium Phosphate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Parfum • CI 17200 • CI 14700
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.
In cosmetics, potassium phosphate is used to adjust the pH level of products. Our skin has a natural pH level. Maintaining this pH level is important for our skin barrier. If the skin barrier is disrupted, our skin can experience dehydration and irritation.
This ingredient is used in medicine to help treat low blood levels of phosphorus.
Learn more about Potassium PhosphateCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 8.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 61.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 9.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 10.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 11.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 12.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 62.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 14.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 17.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally. Surfactants reduce surface tension, making it easier to rinse pollutants off skin.
Due to its relation to lauric acid, it may provide antimicrobial benefits.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl LactylateCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 22.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 64.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 23.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 24.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 25.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 66.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 29.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 52.
Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine is already present in our skin. On our skin, it is a building block for ceramides.
Phytosphingosine tells our skin to increase its natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Phytosphingosine is also abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosineCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 30.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 31.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 63.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar (Normal to Oily Skin) contains this as ingredient number 33.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel contains this as ingredient number 67.
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