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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 8.3/9.8 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 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
32 unique
7 in common
40 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.
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum brings Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Inositol as actives, while farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum relies on Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is a decent pick. Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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, Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening 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.
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