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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum scores 8.4/9.8 vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus at 8.1/9.8. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum wins for active ingredients.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
17 unique
6 in common
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Where Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.1 compared to Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus's 3.2. Its formula features Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus 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.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum brings Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract as actives, while isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus relies on Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus is better if you have
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.1, Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus is a decent pick. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal 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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