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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

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
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​
innisfree

Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

serummid-range
9.6

Score comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

3
2
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna wins 0
Tied 3
innisfree wins 2
8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
+1.2vs
9.6innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.8
9.8
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
5.7
6.4
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

Formulation Safety

innisfree WINS
8.0
9.0
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
innisfree

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

✶ Our verdict
+1.2 lead

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.4Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
vs
9.6innisfree

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.