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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.9/9.8 and innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

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Anua

Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum

serumbudget
8.9
VS
innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​
innisfree

Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​

serummid-range
8.7

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

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3
Anua wins 2
Tied 3
innisfree wins 0
8.9Anua
vs
8.7innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
8.6
8.4
Anua
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Anua
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Anua WINS
8.6
4.6
Anua
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

Anua WINS
8.8
8.5
Anua
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Anua
innisfree

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.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum brings Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin as actives, while innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum 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 — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.9, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum delivers strong value. innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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.

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8.9Anua
vs
8.7innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum or innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​?

Based on ingredient analysis, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​?

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