Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 9.6/9.8 vs Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition at 8.4/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars wins for formulation safety.
Head to head
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars
Score comparison
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
TIEIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
innisfree WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
innisfree WINSIngredient face-off
12% overlapOnly in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
59 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars
27 unique
Why innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars comes out ahead
Where innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars really shines is formulation safety, scoring 9.0 compared to Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition's 8.0.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 6.4 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.
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 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
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars 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 premium pricing with a score of 8.4, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition is a decent pick. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars sits at the mid-range level with a 9.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition or innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars?
Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars 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 innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars 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 innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.