Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule at 8.5/9.8. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Retinol Cica Ampoule
Score comparison
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Anua WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
30% overlapOnly in Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
28 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
12 unique
Why Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum comes out ahead
Where Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.6 compared to innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule's 6.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 9.2 here versus 8.6 for Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum. 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 Retinol Cica Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol. 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 Retinol Cica Ampoule 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
Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum gets the nod here with its 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum or innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
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 Retinol Cica Ampoule 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 Retinol Cica Ampoule?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.