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Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores 8.4/9.8 and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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These two moisturisers 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 scores 9.8 here versus 9.1 for Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer brings Collagen, Niacinamide, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 relies on Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, and Retinyl Palmitate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is better if you have
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer 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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