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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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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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 9.6 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.
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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
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.
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.
Based on ingredient analysis, Farmacy 1% Vitamin 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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