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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind

tonermid-range
8.5
VS
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​
innisfree

Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

serummid-range
9.6

Score comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

4
1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 0
Tied 4
innisfree wins 1
8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
+1.1vs
9.6innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.8
9.8
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
5.6
6.4
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Ingredient face-off

15% overlap
41Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
6Shared
35innisfree

Why innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind's 5.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind relies on Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, and Zinc Pca. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is better if you have

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

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ is better if you have

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

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ gets the nod here with its 9.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+1.1 lead

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
9.6innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

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