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Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration vs innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask

Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration scores 9.3/9.8 and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask

serumbudget
9.2

Score comparison

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

2
2
1
Element Eight wins 2
Tied 2
innisfree wins 1
9.3Element Eight
vs
9.2innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
6.9
8.1
Element Eight
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Element Eight
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Element Eight WINS
8.8
8.5
Element Eight
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

Element Eight WINS
8.8
8.5
Element Eight
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Element Eight
innisfree

Ingredient face-off

18% overlap
31Element Eight
9Shared
50innisfree

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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Element Eight O₂ Niacinamide Multitasking Treatment Serum with Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid for Firming, Dark Spots, Pores and Hydration scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask. 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 innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask relies on Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Arginine. 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

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask 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
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate does the heavy lifting

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. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask sits at the budget level with a 9.2 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.

9.3Element Eight
vs
9.2innisfree

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 innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask?

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 innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask 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 innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask?

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