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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 8.3/9.8 and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
32 unique
7 in common
17 unique
These two moisturisers 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.
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer brings Collagen, Niacinamide, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum relies on Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, 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
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer is better if you have
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer 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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