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Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream vs Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream at 8.2/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.

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Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

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8.2

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Medicube

Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

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8.9

Score comparison

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Holika Holika wins 0

Tied 2

Medicube wins 3

9.0

Holika Holika

Medicube

Ingredient face-off

21% overlap

19Holika Holika

11Shared

53Medicube

Only in Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream

8 unique

Cetearyl Alcohol Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Ceramide Np Cholesterol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate+1 more

Only in Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

42 unique

Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol Niacinamide Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Dimethyl Isosorbide Pentylene Glycol Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Why Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum comes out ahead

Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream's 5.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.8 here versus 7.8 for Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as actives, while holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream 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

Medicube Deep Vita 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 Dipropylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.7 lead

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream is still a solid pick.

8.2Holika Holika

8.9Medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream or Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream and Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Holika Holika Good Cera Super Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum→

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