Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.5/9.8 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
Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Murad WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
OLIVIAUMMA WINSFormulation Safety
Murad WINSIngredient face-off
13% overlapOnly in Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
42 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
22 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums 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.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.5 here versus 8.0 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.
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide brings Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin as actives, while murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid relies on Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
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
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.5, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is a decent pick. OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide sits at the premium level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?
Based on ingredient analysis, OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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 Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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.