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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray at 8.6/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Farmacy

1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

serumpremium
9.1
VS
Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray
Iris&Romeo

The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
4
Farmacy wins 1
Tied 4
Iris&Romeo wins 0
9.1Farmacy
+0.5vs
8.6Iris&Romeo

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
8.6
8.3
Farmacy
Iris&Romeo

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Farmacy
Iris&Romeo

Active Ingredient Strength

Farmacy WINS
5.9
3.6
Farmacy
Iris&Romeo

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Farmacy
Iris&Romeo

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Farmacy
Iris&Romeo

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 Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray's 3.6. Its formula features Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray relies on Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, and Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract. 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

Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray 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. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.5 lead

Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray is still a solid pick.

9.1Farmacy
vs
8.6Iris&Romeo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray?

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 Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray 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 Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.