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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

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8.6

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Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

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8.4

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

COSRX wins 3

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22COSRX

7Shared

49Murad

Only in COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

15 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate 2-Hexanediol+5 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Ceramide Np Sodium Hyaluronate Squalane Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum

42 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Dimethicone Cyclopentasiloxane Isopropyl Palmitate C14-22 Alcohols Polymethylsilsesquioxane Propanediol Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Shea Butter Ethyl Esters+32 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers 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.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 9.0 here versus 8.5 for Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum relies on Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Sodium Hyaluronate
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.6, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream delivers strong value. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

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It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.6COSRX

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8.4Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream or Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum→

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