Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum at 8.5/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Protein Booster Skin Serum
Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Score comparison
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Summer Fridays WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
24% overlapOnly in Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
21 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
26 unique
Why Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum comes out ahead
Where Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.9 compared to Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum's 5.3. Its formula features Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum brings Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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
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
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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.