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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 8.8/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel
Murad

Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

moisturiserpremium
8.8
VS
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

3
1
1
Murad wins 3
Tied 1
OLIVIAUMMA wins 1
8.8Murad
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Murad WINS
9.8
6.5
Murad
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Murad
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

Murad WINS
9.8
4.9
Murad
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

OLIVIAUMMA WINS
8.5
8.8
Murad
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

Murad WINS
9.0
8.0
Murad
OLIVIAUMMA

Why these two are neck and neck

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 Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.8 here versus 6.5 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. 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 oLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ceramide Np does the heavy lifting

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.8Murad
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.