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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind scores 8.5/9.8 and Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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
Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
Jack Black

Protein Booster Skin Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

1
4
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 1
Tied 4
Jack Black wins 0
8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.5Jack Black

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
9.8
7.8
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Jack Black

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Jack Black

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.6
5.3
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Jack Black

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Jack Black

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Jack Black

Why these two are neck and neck

These two toners 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.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind brings Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, and Zinc Pca as actives, while jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate. 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

Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.5, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is a decent pick. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.5 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.

8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.5Jack Black

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?

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