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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.4/9.8 vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum at 8.4/9.8. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins for hydration.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
50 unique
10 in common
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Where Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum's 5.8. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Saccharide Isomerate in its top ingredients, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
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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