INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 8.5/9.8 and LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin scores 8.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
44 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin
19 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two moisturisers 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 6.1 here versus 5.0 for LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Madecassoside 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
LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin 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. LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 8.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
Based on ingredient analysis, LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Shine Control & Pore-Minimizing Lightweight Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.