Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 and INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides scores 8.9/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
27% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
27 unique
Shared ingredients
13 in common
Only in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
35 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides relies on Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Ceramide Np, and Niacinamide. 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
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum comes in at premium pricing with a 9.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides?
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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides 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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.