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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum vs SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate at 6.8/9.8. 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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Salicylic Acid

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Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate

serummid-range

6.8

Score comparison

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Medicube wins 3

Tied 2

SVR wins 0

9.0

Medicube

SVR

Ingredient face-off

11% overlap

53Medicube

6Shared

12SVR

Only in Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

47 unique

Water Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Propanediol Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Dimethyl Isosorbide Panthenol Hydrogenated Lecithin+37 more

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Pentylene Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate

6 unique

Aqua/Water Isopentyldiol Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Hydroxide

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 SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate's 5.0. 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 3.5 for SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate. 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 sVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate relies on Niacinamide. 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

SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate is better if you have

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

Value comparison

SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate comes in at mid-range pricing with a 6.8 score, which is reasonable for what you get.

Our verdict

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

8.9Medicube

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6.8SVR

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum or SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate?

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 SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate 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 SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate?

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: SVR Ampoule [B3] Hydra Repairing Concentrate→

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