Loading...
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set scores 9.4/9.8 vs Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum at 8.3/9.8. The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set wins for active ingredients.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
28 unique
11 in common
64 unique
Where The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set scores 9.8 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.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set 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 Power of Peptides Set 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 Power of Peptides Set sits at the mid-range level with a 9.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Power of Peptides Set 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.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission from purchases made through our links, at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gracie free and independent.
© 2026 Gracie. All rights reserved. Data sourced from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and EU CosIng.