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Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum vs Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum at 5.8/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.

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Amorepacific

Mise En Scene Perfect Serum

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5.8

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Niacinamide
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Medicube

Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

serum

8.9

Score comparison

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum takes this one, winning 4 of 5 attributes.

Amorepacific wins 0

Tied 1

Medicube wins 4

7Amorepacific

0Shared

53Medicube

Only in Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum

7 unique

Cyclomethicone Dimethiconol Argan Oil Coconut Oil Jojoba Seed Oil Fragrance Tocopheryl Acetate

Shared ingredients

0 in common

Only in Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

53 unique

Water Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Glycerin Propanediol 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate+43 more

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 Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum's 4.0. With Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 6.7 here versus 2.0 for Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum. 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 amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum relies on Tocopheryl Acetate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
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

Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum comes in at mid-range pricing with a 5.8 score, which is reasonable for what you get.

Our verdict

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+3.1 lead

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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5.8Amorepacific

8.9Medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 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 Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 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 Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum 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: Amorepacific Mise En Scene Perfect Serum→Full analysis: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum→

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