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Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum scores 8.6/9.8 vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum at 8.2/9.8. Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum wins for hydration.
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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7 in common
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Where Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.7 compared to Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum's 7.9. With Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, and Urea in its top ingredients, Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum brings Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, and Inositol as actives, while summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum relies on Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum is better if you have
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum delivers strong value. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Mini Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening 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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