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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream at 8.0/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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7 in common
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Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream's 2.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as actives, while dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream comes in at premium pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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