Gracie

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 8.4/9.8 and INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — 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
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

1
2
2
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 1
Tied 2
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 2
8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINS
9.8
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Active Ingredient Strength

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
5.7
6.1
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Formulation Safety

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
8.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 6.1 here versus 5.7 for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum brings Arginine, Lactic Acid, and Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract 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

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing 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

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum gets the nod here with its 8.5 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
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition or INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum 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 INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing 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 Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition and INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum?

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