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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind at 8.5/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for hydration.

Head to head

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind

tonermid-range
8.5
VS
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Summer Fridays

Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

serumpremium
8.8

Score comparison

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
3
1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 1
Tied 3
Summer Fridays wins 1
8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
+0.3vs
8.8Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
9.8
7.9
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

Summer Fridays WINS
5.6
5.9
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Summer Fridays

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap
41Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
6Shared
34Summer Fridays

Why Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum comes out ahead

Where Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.9 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind's 9.8. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 5.9 here versus 5.6 for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum brings Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind relies on Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, and Zinc Pca. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is better if you have

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

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol 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 Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.3 lead

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is still a solid pick.

8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.8Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol 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 Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

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