Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Name: Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Brand: Murad

serumluxury

Overall score8.4

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid scores 8.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in hydration efficacy (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Cyclopentasiloxane

Lightweight silicone carrier

#3Isopropyl Palmitate

Softens and smooths

#4C14-22 Alcohols

Softens and smooths

Score breakdown

Overall

8.4

Hydration Efficacy9.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength5.1

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.5

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: June 2026

What makes Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid stand out

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.4/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, C14-22 Alcohols — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Isopropyl Palmitate
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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C14-22 Alcohols
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list

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Full ingredient list

48 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water/Aqua/Eau #2Cyclopentasiloxane #3Isopropyl Palmitate #4C14-22 Alcohols #5Polymethylsilsesquioxane #6Dimethicone #7Propanediol #8Glyceryl Stearate #9

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Ingredient breakdown

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list

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Dimethicone

Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list