Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition vs Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition scores 8.4/9.8 and Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Protein Booster Skin Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
Jack Black WINSIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
54 unique
Shared ingredients
13 in common
Only in Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum
16 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. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum 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.
Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum brings Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, and Retinyl Palmitate 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
Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum gets the nod here with its 8.5 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin 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 Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.