Loading...
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid at 8.4/9.8. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum wins for active ingredients.
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
34 unique
5 in common
43 unique
Where Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.5 compared to Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid's 5.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 9.8 here versus 8.4 for Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum brings Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin as actives, while murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid relies on Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum is better if you have
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.8, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum delivers strong value. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid sits at the luxury level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum 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.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
© 2026 Gracie. All rights reserved. Data sourced from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and EU CosIng.