These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Facile Reverse 0.2% Retinol Firming Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.9 here versus 8.4 for AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic brings Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, and Asiaticoside as actives, while facile Reverse 0.2% Retinol Firming Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles relies on Niacinamide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. AESTURA A-CICA365 Soothing Redness Relief Face Serum pH4.5 with Centella Asiatica + Hyaluronic gets the nod here with its 8.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
