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INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

serummid-range
9.0

Score comparison

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

2
3
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 2
Tied 3
innisfree wins 0
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT
+0.5vs
9.0innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
9.5
6.4
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINS
6.1
5.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
innisfree

Ingredient face-off

13% overlap
52INNBEAUTY PROJECT
7Shared
21innisfree

Why innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming comes out ahead

Where innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.4 compared to INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum's 9.5. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Polyglycerin-3 in its top ingredients, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 6.1 here versus 5.5 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming sits at the mid-range level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.5 lead

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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
9.0innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

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