Lunar Bloom Retinal Serum vs MEGA-A Skin Transforming Serum — Ingredient Comparison

Ursa Major

Lunar Bloom Retinal Serum

Serum · 45 ingredients

A renewing nighttime formula, Ursa Major’s Lunar Bloom Retinal Serum pairs potent vitamin A derivative retinal with clean, forest-found actives to help smooth skin texture and rewind the look of fine lines.

Kate Somerville

MEGA-A Skin Transforming Serum

Serum · 38 ingredients

More powerful than Retinol and gentle enough for daily use? No, you’re not hallucinating. Kate Somerville's MEGA-A Skin Transforming Serum is powered by clinical-grade Retinal, proven to be 11x more effective than Retinol. To increase hydration + elasticity while smoothing the look of fine lines.

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No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Price

$76

$8 less

$84

Key ingredients

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Jojoba Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Saccharomyces Ferment

A fermented filtrate that hydrates, brightens, and strengthens the barrier.

AHA

Retinol

A retinoid that speeds cell turnover to smooth texture, soften lines, and clear pores.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Saccharomyces Ferment

A fermented filtrate that hydrates, brightens, and strengthens the barrier.

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Adenosine

A cell-signaling ingredient that smooths fine lines and supports firmer skin.

Polyglutamic Acid

Holds even more water than hyaluronic acid and forms a moisture-locking film on the surface.

AHA

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Soothing

Antioxidant