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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum at 7.7/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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6 in common
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Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum's 4.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 9.8 here versus 7.4 for Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as actives, while murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum relies on Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, and Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum is better if you have
Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 7.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol 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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