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Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum vs innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.9/9.8 and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 — 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

serummid-range
9.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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2
Anua wins 3
Tied 2
innisfree wins 0
8.9Anua
vs
9.0innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Anua WINS
8.6
6.4
Anua
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Anua
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Anua WINS
8.6
5.5
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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum scores 8.6 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine as actives, while anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum relies on Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, and Alpha-Arbutin. 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 Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.9, Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum is a decent pick. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming sits at the mid-range level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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
9.0innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum or innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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 Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

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