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Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer scores 8.3/9.8 and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Omega+ Complex Moisturizer

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8.3

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Summer Fridays

Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

serumpremium

8.2

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

Paula's Choice wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

Paula's Choice

Summer Fridays

Ingredient face-off

21% overlap

28Paula's Choice

7Shared

34Summer Fridays

Only in Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer

21 unique

Aqua Cetyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil Sorbitan Olivate Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Linoleic Acid Linolenic Acid Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap+11 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Tocopherol Sodium Hyaluronate Bisabolol Squalane

Only in Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

27 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Se Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Propanediol Sorbitan Stearate Sclerotium Gum Retinyl Linoleate Retinol Centella Asiatica Extract+17 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 5.9 here versus 5.4 for Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer brings Tocopherol, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap as actives, while summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum relies on Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 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

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

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.3, Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer delivers strong value. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ 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.

8.3Paula's Choice

8.2Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer or Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 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 Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer 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.

Full analysis: Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Moisturizer→Full analysis: Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum→

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