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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum vs the ordinary Buffet

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 and the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

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8.9

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8.8

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Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

Medicube wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

Medicube

the ordinary

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap

53Medicube

8Shared

48the ordinary

Only in Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

45 unique

Water Dipropylene Glycol Propanediol 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Panthenol Hydrogenated Lecithin+35 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Butylene Glycol Glycerin Dimethyl Isosorbide Pentylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Allantoin Xanthan Gum Sodium Hyaluronate

Only in the ordinary Buffet

40 unique

Aqua (Water)Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Glycine Alanine Serine+30 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for the ordinary Buffet. 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 the ordinary Buffet relies on Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. 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

the ordinary Buffet is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

the ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.9Medicube

8.8the ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum or the ordinary Buffet?

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 the ordinary Buffet 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 the ordinary Buffet?

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: the ordinary Buffet→

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