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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scores 8.6/9.8 and Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
56 unique
12 in common
35 unique
These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C scores 6.2 here versus 5.7 for Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Niacinamide as actives, while murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum relies on Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Inositol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C is better if you have
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum is better if you have
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.6, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C is a decent pick. Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Smoothing Serum with Niacinamide + Vitamin C 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.
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