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OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles at 8.5/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
OLEHENRIKSEN

Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

serumpremium
8.5
VS
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Summer Fridays

Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

serumpremium
8.8

Score comparison

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
3
1
OLEHENRIKSEN wins 1
Tied 3
Summer Fridays wins 1
8.5OLEHENRIKSEN
+0.3vs
8.8Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

OLEHENRIKSEN WINS
8.8
7.9
OLEHENRIKSEN
Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
OLEHENRIKSEN
Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

Summer Fridays WINS
4.6
5.9
OLEHENRIKSEN
Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
OLEHENRIKSEN
Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
OLEHENRIKSEN
Summer Fridays

Why Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum comes out ahead

Where Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.9 compared to OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles's 4.6. Its formula features Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.8 here versus 7.9 for Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum brings Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while oLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles relies on Retinol, Beta-Carotene, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.3 lead

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is still a solid pick.

8.5OLEHENRIKSEN
vs
8.8Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles or Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between OLEHENRIKSEN Double Rewind Pro-Grade 0.3% Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

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