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COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream vs Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.4/9.8 vs COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream at 7.8/9.8. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins for active ingredients.

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The Retinol 0.1 Cream

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7.8

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Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

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9.4

Score comparison

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 0

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Murad wins 3

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COSRX

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Ingredient face-off

12% overlap

18COSRX

7Shared

60Murad

Only in COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream

11 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Retinol Squalane Adenosine Panthenol Allantoin Arginine+1 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Butylene Glycol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethicone Carbomer Phenoxyethanol

Only in Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel

53 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Propanediol Saccharide Isomerate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Urea Isononyl Isononanoate Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Sh-Oligopeptide-1+43 more

Why Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel comes out ahead

Where Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream's 4.2. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores 9.8 here versus 8.1 for COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while cOSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream relies on Retinol, Adenosine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream is better if you have

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

Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Ceramide Np does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 7.8, COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream is a decent pick. Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel sits at the premium level with a 9.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

7.8COSRX

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9.4Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream or Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel?

Based on ingredient analysis, Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream and Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream and Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel?

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

Full analysis: COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream→Full analysis: Murad Nutrient-Charged Water Gel→

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