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Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair vs innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 vs Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair at 8.0/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins for hydration.

Head to head

Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair
Act+Acre

4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair

serum
8.0
VS
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​
innisfree

Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

serummid-range
9.6

Score comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

2
3
Act+Acre wins 0
Tied 2
innisfree wins 3
8.0Act+Acre
+1.6vs
9.6innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
5.0
9.8
Act+Acre
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Act+Acre
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
5.3
6.4
Act+Acre
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

innisfree WINS
7.5
8.5
Act+Acre
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Act+Acre
innisfree

Ingredient face-off

11% overlap
15Act+Acre
4Shared
35innisfree

Why innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair's 5.0. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Betaine in its top ingredients, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 6.4 here versus 5.3 for Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair relies on Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair is better if you have

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

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+1.6 lead

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.0Act+Acre
vs
9.6innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair or innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Act+Acre 4% Niacinamide Scalp Serum For Oily Scalp + Hair and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.