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Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence scores 9.0/9.8 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum at 8.3/9.8. Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence wins for active ingredients.

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Snail Bee High Content Essence

toner

9.0

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Farmacy

1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

serumpremium

8.3

Score comparison

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

Benton wins 2

Tied 3

Farmacy wins 0

9.0Benton

+0.7vs

8.3Farmacy

Scores last verified: June 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Benton WINS

9.1

8.6

Benton

Farmacy

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Benton

Farmacy

Active Ingredient Strength

Benton WINS

8.7

5.9

Benton

Farmacy

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.5

Benton

Farmacy

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Benton

Farmacy

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap

29Benton

6Shared

39Farmacy

Only in Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence

23 unique

Snail Secretion Filtrate Aqua (Water)Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Pentyiene Glycol Acryiates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Hexapeptide-11 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1+13 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Arginine Caprylyl Glycol

Only in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

33 unique

Water/Aqua/Eau Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Isopentyldiol Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil Triolein Ceramide Np Tocopherol Retinol Tocopheryl Acetate+23 more

Why Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence comes out ahead

Where Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.7 compared to Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum's 5.9. Its formula features Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Hexapeptide-11 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence scores 9.1 here versus 8.6 for Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence brings Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Hexapeptide-11 as actives, while farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum relies on Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Snail Secretion Filtrate does the heavy lifting

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 8.3 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.7 lead

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is still a solid pick.

9.0Benton

8.3Farmacy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence or Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence and Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence and Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence→Full analysis: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum→

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