Where innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation's 5.7. With Glycereth-26, Glycerin, and Dipropylene Glycol in its top ingredients, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
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innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin brings Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation relies on Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, banu Dark Spot Milky Serum for Brightening, Post-Acne Marks, and Hyperpigmentation is a decent pick. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 9.3 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
