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Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C at 8.2/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for active ingredients.
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 active ingredient strength, scoring 5.9 compared to U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C's 4.8. Its formula features Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 7.9 here versus 7.1 for U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C. 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 u Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethyl Sulfone, and Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum is better if you have
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.8, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum delivers strong value. U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C sits at the luxury level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C 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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