Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum at 8.6/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Score comparison
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
medicube WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
medicube WINSIngredient Transparency
medicube WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
30 unique
Shared ingredients
10 in common
Only in medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
43 unique
Why Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum comes out ahead
Where Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum's 9.8. 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. medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 6.7 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 medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate. 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
medicube Deep Vita 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 Dipropylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
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
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?
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 medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum 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 medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.