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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum at 8.3/9.8. The Ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
31 unique
8 in common
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum's 5.9. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, 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
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet 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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