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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule at 8.3/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule's 6.3. With Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule scores 7.8 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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, 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 Repair Ampoule is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum delivers strong value. innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule sits at the mid-range level with a 8.3 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but innisfree Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule 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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