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fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix scores 8.6/9.8 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

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix
fresh

Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix

eye-carepremium
8.6
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.

3
2
fresh wins 0
Tied 3
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 2
8.6fresh
vs
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
8.4
9.5
fresh
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
fresh
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Active Ingredient Strength

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
4.5
6.1
fresh
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
fresh
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
fresh
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Why these two are neck and neck

These two eye-cares 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 9.5 here versus 8.4 for fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix brings Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate as actives, while iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum relies on Arginine, Lactic Acid, and Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix 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

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. fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix gets the nod here with its 8.6 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.

8.6fresh
vs
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix or INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix 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 fresh Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix 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.