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Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml at 8.4/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for formulation safety.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum really shines is formulation safety, scoring 9.0 compared to SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml's 8.0.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 5.9 here versus 5.3 for SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml. 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 sK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml relies on Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Bisabolol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml is better if you have
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is better if you have
At luxury pricing with a score of 8.4, SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml is still a solid pick.
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.
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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