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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops scores 8.2/9.8 and IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
17 unique
6 in common
29 unique
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.
IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Tocopheryl Acetate as actives, while glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops relies on Niacinamide, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, and Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops is better if you have
IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.2, Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops is a decent pick. IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles sits at the premium level with a 8.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, IOPE Expert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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