Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum vs Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 9.1/9.8 and Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Summer Fridays WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
20% overlapOnly in Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum
32 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
30 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two eye-cares 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores 6.8 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.
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches brings Niacinamide, Caffeine, and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract 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.
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
Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.1, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches sits at the mid-range level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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 Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?
Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum and Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches 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 Summer Fridays Jet Lag™ Eye Patches?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.