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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.4/9.8 vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide at 8.9/9.8. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins for active ingredients.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
27 unique
12 in common
48 unique
Where Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide's 7.7. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.8 here versus 9.4 for Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide relies on Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide is better if you have
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel gets the nod here with its 9.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel 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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