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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum 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
18 unique
12 in common
Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.7 compared to Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum's 4.2. 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 7.5 for Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration 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 drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum relies on Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, and Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum is better if you have
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum comes in at premium 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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