Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 8.4/9.8 and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
Murad WINSIngredient face-off
16% overlapOnly in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
56 unique
Shared ingredients
11 in common
Only in Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
37 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
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.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.5 here versus 8.0 for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid brings Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract as actives, while fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Lactobacillus. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 8.4, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is a decent pick. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid sits at the luxury level with a 8.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition or Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid?
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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 Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.