Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid vs Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.5/9.8 vs Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging at 8.2/9.8. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid wins for hydration.
Head to head
Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
Score comparison
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Murad WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Sulwhasoo WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
Sulwhasoo WINSIngredient face-off
20% overlapOnly in Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
38 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging
39 unique
Why Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid comes out ahead
Where Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging's 7.9. With Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, and Urea in its top ingredients, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging scores 9.0 here versus 8.5 for Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid brings Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract as actives, while sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging relies on Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Nelumbo Nucifera Flower 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
Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- 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 delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging sits at the premium level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid or Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging?
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 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 Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging 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 Sulwhasoo Mini Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum for Anti-Aging?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.