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INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 9.3/9.8 vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ wins for hydration.

Head to head

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
INNBEAUTY PROJECT

Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum

serumpremium
8.5
VS
innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​
innisfree

Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​

serummid-range
9.3

Score comparison

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
3
1
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 1
Tied 3
innisfree wins 1
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT
+0.8vs
9.3innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
9.5
8.6
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.1
6.4
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Why innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.6 compared to INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum's 9.5. With Glycereth-26, Glycerin, and Dipropylene Glycol in its top ingredients, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 6.4 here versus 6.1 for INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ brings Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 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

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

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycereth-26
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is a decent pick. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ sits at the mid-range level with a 9.3 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.8 lead

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is still a solid pick.

8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
9.3innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum and innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum and innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.