Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum vs Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum
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Dr. Althea — 0.1% Gentle Retinol SerumFull breakdown →
Some By Mi — Retinol Intense Reactivating SerumFull breakdown →
| Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum | Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum | |
|---|---|---|
| Step | Serum | Serum |
| Price | $22 | $25 |
| Best landed cost | $26.99 | $25 |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 (340) | ★ 4.4 (3,600) |
| Evidence grade | B | B |
| Korea signal | — | #21 serum · Olive Young Korea (seed) |
| Hero ingredients | Retinol | Retinol, Panthenol (B5) |
| Best for | Aging, Texture | Aging, Texture |
| Skin types | Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal | Normal, Combination, Oily |
| Texture | light | light |
| Tone note | All tones | All tones |
| Fragrance-free | ✗ | ✓ |
| Fungal-acne safe | ✗ | ✗ |
| US stock | ✓ | ✓ |
Our read: Evidence grades are equal (B) — so let fit decide: check the skin-type rows above, and if both fit, Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum is the cheaper landed cost over Dr. Althea 0.1% Gentle Retinol Serum.
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