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medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum vs OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.6/9.8 and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
medicube

Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

serum
8.6
VS
OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide
OLIVIAUMMA

Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

serumpremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

3
2
medicube wins 3
Tied 2
OLIVIAUMMA wins 0
8.6medicube
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

medicube WINS
9.8
6.5
medicube
OLIVIAUMMA

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
medicube
OLIVIAUMMA

Active Ingredient Strength

medicube WINS
6.7
4.9
medicube
OLIVIAUMMA

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.8
8.8
medicube
OLIVIAUMMA

Formulation Safety

medicube WINS
9.0
8.0
medicube
OLIVIAUMMA

Why these two are neck and neck

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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 6.7 here versus 4.9 for OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide. 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 oLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide comes in at premium pricing with a 8.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ 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.

8.6medicube
vs
8.6OLIVIAUMMA

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum or OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

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 medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum and OLIVIAUMMA Jelly Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide?

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