Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind scores 8.5/9.8 and LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
35 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
21 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two moisturisers 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. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind scores 5.6 here versus 5.0 for LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Madecassoside 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
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
Based on ingredient analysis, LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.