Not long ago, I entered a giveaway on The Fabzilla’s luxurious blog and to my surprise, I won! Thank you, Kathryne! I had never tried Murad skincare so I was thrilled to get a chance to try out sample size products in the Environmental Shield product line. I will review the kit soon.
One of the deluxe samples in the collection really clicked for me, the Essential-C Cleanser.
I usually use Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Cream Cleanser and I love it. But when the weather got hot and sticky in July, the cream cleanser didn’t seem to get my sweaty, dirty skin clean enough. The Murad Essential-C Cleanser, a gel with a some natural exfoliating beads, seemed to get my skin much cleaner. My face felt fresh without being stripped. Great choice for summer! Plus I need all the vitamin C I can get. I am still trying to fade my sun damage and every little bit of vitamin C helps!
Here’s what Murad says about it: “Patented antioxidant-rich cleanser using Vitamins A, C and E neutralize and rehydrate environmentally damaged skin by removing impurities and awakening the senses with a burst of citrus.”
I am just about finished with the deluxe sample of Murad Essential-C Cleanser. So when I saw that Murad was having a 20% off + free shipping friends and family sale a couple of weeks ago, I pounced. The full size plastic tube of cleanser arrived today. Woohoo!
The cleanser has a mild citrusy scent that smells fresh but not overwhelming. I apply the gel over wet/damp skin, and it rinses off easily. It doesn’t really foam or soap up. As I mentioned, my skin feels clean but not stripped. I love it for the warmer time of year: it’s both cleansing and just hydrating enough. I think it’s a great cleanser for just about all skin types. For the colder, drier winter, I’ll probably go back to my cream cleanser but for now, Murad Essential-C Cleanser is perfect for me.
Murad Essential-C Cleanser comes in the travel size that I won that’s priced at $9. I just bought the large tube, 6.75 fl. oz., for the regular price of $36. Pthalate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free. Made in the U.S.
Murad Skincare can be purchased on the Murad website, at Sephora, Ulta, QVC, Nordstrom, and other retailers.
Have you tried Murad Skincare? Which Murad products do you love?
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl, Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Rice Amino Acids, Zinc Aspartate, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propyl Gallate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
This sounds like just my kind of cleanser, Allison. I love for my skin to feel very clean, but never stripped. The mild citrusy scent sounds delectable– for me that is always an added sensory treat while cleansing!
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It’s just the right amount of citrus scent, Helen, to be uplifting but not cloying!
I love the essential-c moisturizer, I will definitely need to be adding the cleanser to my collection!
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I was amazed at how much I love it! Worth adding to your collection, for sure!
I have not tried anything from Murad, but I’ve heard good things about the brand 🙂
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I was new to the brand, too, and I liked everything I tried!
I have been using Murad Hydrating Toner and I love it (just ran out of it but need to repurchase). This cleanser sounds really good. I always feel like products with Vit C work really well for my skin!
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I haven’t tried the Murad toner but I’m sure I’d like it too. The Essential-C Cleanser and other products in the collection were just great!
I am a total sucker for citrus, so I’m sure I would love this one.
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It’s a really good cleanser and it smells great, for sure!
This is the cleanser I’ve been using for the past month or so, I feel like it’s never going to run out haha! I love it. Even though I am used to using cream cleansers because everything else seems to dry my skin out, this doesn’t. It’s great!
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I feel the same way as you about it, Chelsea!
I love your reviews as they’re always so thorough. I’ve used Murad products in the past although not this one. xxx
Thank you so much, Laura! I hope they’re not tooooooo long 😉 I’m a market researcher, and I’m used to writing long reports on my clients products.
I’ve used samples of Murad products and have loved them! I know so many people who swear by this brand! This cleanser sounds totally refreshing!
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It is very refreshing, and it cleanses so well without stripping. I would like to try more Murad products at some point 🙂
I’ve tried this, and loved it, especially the citrus scent!
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The citrus scent is like an extra bonus!
I have used this cleaner before and really like it. Murad is a great brand!
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I love the Murad cleanser so far, and I am also enjoying the other samples from the Environmental Shield product line. I would love to try some more.
I used to use this when my skin was oilier and I really liked it. How fun to have won this giveaway.
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That’s why I think I liked this so much for summer because my skin was greasier and just dirtier from being outside in the garden, at the beach and from jogging. It says that it’s a hydrating cleanser so we’ll see how long into the autumn I can continue using it before I have to go back to the cream cleanser!
That cleanser sounds lovely. I’m drowning in cleansers, right now. lol
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I understand!
I love Murad! That cleanser sounds fab
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It is! the scent, the cleansing power, the gentleness = good stuff
I’ve never triend any vitamin C products, but I know that I need to start. This cleanser sounds nice!
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You should try a vitamin C serum. They are definitely worth using everyday!
I’m glad you liked this. It’s one of my fave cleansers, very refreshing indeed
Kath TheFabZilla recently posted…My Anti-aging Secret(s) Revealed
Yes, I really love it. I will review the kit soon because some of the other products have become faves as well
I love citrus face products. I’ve never used it, but I know they are good for acne-prone skin like mine. I should get myself a sample!
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yes, you should give it a try, but they also have a acne product line that you may want to check out before making a decision 🙂
I’m obsessed with Murad! I had a facial done with their vitamin C line once and my skin looked amazing. Can’t go wrong with them.
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Oh, that sounds wonderful, Aleya!
I always like a good cleanser, but you know I’m super picky about them. Murad never disappointed me though!
That’s great, Anastasia! So far, I’ve liked all the sample size products I’ve tried from Murad and some are real stand-outs!
Murad has such a great selection of different products for different skin types. I want to try the Essential C line – I hear that it is really nice.
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I’ve gotta review the sampler kit that I received from Environmental Shield/C line. There are some real standouts in it!
I haven’t used a Murad cleanser in a while. This one sound nice, especially for aging skin. Isn’t all skin aging? LOL! I recently tried their Invisiblur with spf. I had a few free samples. I like it but probably won’t run out to buy the full size. Stacie xo
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Yes, all skin is aging but some is aging faster than others lol. The Essential-C Cleanser is part of the Environmental Shield line which definitely would be great for anyone wishing to protect against or undo sun’s damage. I’ve got the sample of Invisiblur with SPF too and I really like it. I really like the fact that it gives me sun protection when I’m wearing a moisturizer and foundation that don’t have SPF.
I haven’t tried this, but it sounds like something I’d really like. i know I shouldn’t but I really like that super clean feel.
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This makes my skin feel clean, much cleaner than with a cream cleanser, but it’s not a squeaky clean because it is a hydrating cleanser even though it’s a vitamin C product
I have tried Murad products via local salon contest/goodie bags and I love their retinol serum, acne cream, and facial creams!! Sounds like another great product to try for summer!
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Great that you’ve tried so many Murad products, Ursula! I’m just getting started, lol. The Essential-C Cleanser would be good for most people all year round, but my skin is so dry in winter that I know I’ll have to go back to a cream cleanser.
Oh I’m on the lookout for a new exfoliator that doesn’t strip the skin – this sounds perfect! Thanks for the review on it!
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I’ve been happy with it for every place on my face but my chin – so I just tweeze those hairs. Some day I’m going to try one of the big ones, but this petite one was a good one to start with IMHO 🙂
Heard wonderfullll things about this!
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I just love the Murad Essential-C Cleanser. It’s become my favorite cleanser. Even the light citrus scent is fabulous