Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Face Oil Drops vs The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

Murad

The Ordinary

A face oil built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face oil, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face oil

27 ingredients

1 ingredient

Brand price

USD 78.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 10.26 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Retinoid2
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C9-12 Alkane
Emollient
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Oil Control
- Smoothing
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Skin Conditioning
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
0 / —

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