Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 8.4/9.8 and Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ scores 8.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Isntree WINSIngredient Transparency
Isntree WINSFormulation Safety
Isntree WINSIngredient face-off
18% overlapOnly in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
55 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+
26 unique
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.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 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.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Lactobacillus as actives, while isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Centella Asiatica Extract. 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
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- 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 delivers strong value. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ sits at the budget level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition or Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+?
Based on ingredient analysis, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition 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 Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ 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 Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.