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INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 8.5/9.8 and rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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
rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials
rhode

Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials

moisturiserpremium
8.4

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

3
2
INNBEAUTY PROJECT wins 0
Tied 3
rhode wins 2
8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.4rhode

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

rhode WINS
9.5
9.8
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
rhode

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
rhode

Active Ingredient Strength

rhode WINS
6.1
7.9
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
rhode

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
rhode

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
INNBEAUTY PROJECT
rhode

Why these two are neck and neck

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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials scores 9.8 here versus 9.5 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.

INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum brings Arginine, Lactic Acid, and Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract as actives, while rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials relies on Tocopherol, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, and Camellia Oleifera Leaf 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

rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Tocopherol does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum gets the nod here with its 8.5 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.

8.5INNBEAUTY PROJECT
vs
8.4rhode

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials?

Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum 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 rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials 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 rhode Mini Rhode Kit Glazed Skincare Essentials?

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