Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum vs The Ordinary Buffet
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Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
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These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
45 unique
8 in common
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 Adenosine as actives, while the Ordinary Buffet relies on Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
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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