Retinol Youth Renewal Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Murad
Updated October 3, 2026
Multi-retinoid serum that impressed OTC retinoid users; pricey but worth it.
What the community says
A multi-retinoid serum with retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, and retinyl linoleate, plus lots of humectants for buffering. People who want a stronger OTC retinoid and a moisturizer-friendly layer tend to like it. The big knock is the price.
What this means for you
Backed by 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Multi-retinoid formula — retinol plus retinoate and retinyl linoleate
- No purge or irritation for some users
- Layers well with moisturizer
Watch out for
- Expensive for an OTC retinol serum
- Can still irritate retinoid-sensitive skin
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 4 threads
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 1 more, summarized.
“Murad Retinol”
Positive
“What brand”
Positive
“Yep, that my #1 also.”
Positive
“when I was doing otc the murad one was the best I tried by a mile.”
Positive
“It was worth every penny”
Positive
“went well with my moisturizer”
Positive
“I already used Murad retinol renewal serum that I'll just switch out with the tret.”
Mentioned
“I've tried so many things to keep my breakouts under control”
Mentioned
“I'll just switch out with the tret.”
Mentioned
“I especially love the Murad retinol serum.”
Positive
“It was one of the first that I tried, and I did not experience any purge or irritation with it.”
Positive
“If cost is not prohibitive”
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