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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream at 8.0/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.

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Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

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8.9

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Niacinamide
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Score comparison

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

Medicube wins 3

Tied 2

SCINIC wins 0

9.0

Medicube

SCINIC

Ingredient face-off

21% overlap

53Medicube

11Shared

18SCINIC

Only in Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

42 unique

Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Dimethyl Isosorbide Pentylene Glycol Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer+32 more

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Panthenol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate+1 more

Only in SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

7 unique

Cetearyl Alcohol Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Carbomer Arginine

Why Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum comes out ahead

Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream's 7.8. With Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.8 here versus 7.8 for SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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 sCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream relies on Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Ceramide Np. 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

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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

Value comparison

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream comes in at budget pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.9 lead

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream is still a solid pick.

8.9Medicube

8.0SCINIC

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum or SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

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 SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream 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 SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

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

Full analysis: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum→Full analysis: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream→

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