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innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.7/9.8 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum at 8.3/9.8. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule wins for hydration.
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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8 in common
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Where innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.2 compared to Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum's 8.6. With Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 6.4 here versus 5.9 for Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol 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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is a decent pick. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule sits at the budget level with a 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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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