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

1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum

The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray
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
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
20% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
32 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Iris&Romeo The Reset Face Mist Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray
23 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 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
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.


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.