Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 and medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
medicube WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
medicube WINSIngredient Transparency
medicube WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
34 unique
Only in medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum
34 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum scores 9.8 here versus 8.6 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 Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Adenosine. 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 Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
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
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum or medicube Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN 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 Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN 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 Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.