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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 8.4/9.8 and fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition

serumpremium
8.4
VS
fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix
fresh

Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix

eye-carepremium
8.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

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2
1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 2
Tied 2
fresh wins 1
8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.6fresh

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
9.8
8.4
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
fresh

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
fresh

Active Ingredient Strength

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
5.7
4.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
fresh

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
fresh

Formulation Safety

fresh WINS
8.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
fresh

Why these two are neck and neck

These two eye-cares 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 Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 5.7 here versus 4.5 for fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix brings Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate as actives, while fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Lactobacillus. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is better if you have

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

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix 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 premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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.

8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.6fresh

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition or fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix?

Based on ingredient analysis, fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition and fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix 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 Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition and fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix?

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