Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles at 8.5/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles
Score comparison
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Farmacy WINSIngredient Transparency
Fig.1 WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
34 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles
28 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 Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles's 4.6. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 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 fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles relies on Ceramide Np, Retinyl Palmitate, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
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
Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles 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
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum delivers strong value. Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles?
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 Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum and Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum and Fig.1 Pro-Retinol Refillable Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Dark Circles?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.