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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum scores 8.4/9.8 vs SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion at 8.0/9.8. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum wins for active ingredients.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 4 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
41 unique
8 in common
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Where Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.1 compared to SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion's 4.1. Its formula features Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum scores 9.8 here versus 9.0 for SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum brings Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract as actives, while sK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion relies on Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is better if you have
SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.4, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum delivers strong value. SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion sits at the luxury level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Retinol Youth Renewal 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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