Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8/9.8 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum at 9.1/9.8. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
The Littles 8.0
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
Drunk Elephant WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
10% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0
112 unique
Shared ingredients
13 in common
Only in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
27 unique
Why Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 comes out ahead
Where Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum's 5.9. Its formula features Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores 9.8 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.
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 brings Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Tocopherol 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
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract 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
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 gets the nod here with its 9.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 or Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant The Littles 8.0 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 The Littles 8.0 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.