Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule vs Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule at 7.8/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.
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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule at 7.8/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for active ingredients.

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
4 unique
14 in common
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Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule's 4.7. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 9.8 here versus 7.9 for Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule. 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 anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule is better if you have
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule comes in at mid-range pricing with a 7.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Deep Vita 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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