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Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration scores 9.3/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition at 8.4/9.8. Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration
Element Eight

O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration

serumluxury
9.3
VS
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition

serumpremium
8.4

Score comparison

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

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1
1
Element Eight wins 3
Tied 1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 1
9.3Element Eight
+0.9vs
8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
6.9
9.8
Element Eight
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Element Eight
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Active Ingredient Strength

Element Eight WINS
8.8
5.7
Element Eight
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Ingredient Transparency

Element Eight WINS
8.8
8.5
Element Eight
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Formulation Safety

Element Eight WINS
9.0
8.0
Element Eight
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Ingredient face-off

13% overlap
31Element Eight
9Shared
67Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Why Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration comes out ahead

Where Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.8 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition's 5.7. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, and Pentapeptide-18 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 9.8 here versus 6.9 for Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, and Pentapeptide-18 as actives, while fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Lactobacillus. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At luxury pricing with a score of 9.3, Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration delivers strong value. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.9 lead

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is still a solid pick.

9.3Element Eight
vs
8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration or Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition?

Based on ingredient analysis, Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition?

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