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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 8.3/9.8 and rhode Barrier Restore Cream 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
33 unique
6 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. rhode Barrier Restore Cream scores 9.0 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.
rhode Barrier Restore Cream brings Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap 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
rhode Barrier Restore Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is a decent pick. rhode Barrier Restore Cream sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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, rhode Barrier Restore Cream 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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