INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum at 8.5/9.8. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum wins for hydration.
Head to head
Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Score comparison
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
17% overlapOnly in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
43 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
25 unique
Why Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum comes out ahead
Where Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.9 compared to INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum's 9.5. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Sodium Hyaluronate in its top ingredients, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum brings Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract 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
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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
Value comparison
Both sit in the premium bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?
Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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 Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum 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 Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.