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Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum scores 8.3/9.8 and Tocobo Multi Ceramide Cream scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
32 unique
7 in common
13 unique
These two serums 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. Tocobo Multi Ceramide Cream scores 9.1 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.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum brings Ceramide Np, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while tocobo Multi Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Tocobo Multi Ceramide 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. Tocobo Multi Ceramide Cream sits at the budget level with a 8.3 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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, 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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