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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind at 8.5/9.8. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid wins for hydration.

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
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

serummid-range
8.8

Score comparison

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
4
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 1
Tied 4
The INKEY List wins 0
8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
+0.3vs
8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
9.8
7.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.6
5.3
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
The INKEY List

Ingredient face-off

20% overlap
41Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
8Shared
27The INKEY List

Why The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid comes out ahead

Where The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.5 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind's 9.8. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid brings Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid 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

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.3 lead

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind is still a solid pick.

8.5Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

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