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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 vs Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum at 8.2/9.8. Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum's 6.2. 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. Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum scores 7.2 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 purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum relies on Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum delivers strong value. Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum sits at the budget level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum 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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