Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum at 8.7/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Score comparison
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Farmacy WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
12% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum
38 unique
Only in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
35 unique
Why Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum comes out ahead
Where Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.9 compared to Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum's 4.2. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum scores 9.7 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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum relies on Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Allantoin, and Panax Ginseng Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater 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
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
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum or Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum 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 Drunk Elephant Amino Rain™ Glasswater Serum 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.