INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 vs INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum at 8.5/9.8. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid wins for hydration.
Head to head
Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
Score comparison
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
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
23% overlapOnly in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
40 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
15 unique
Why The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid comes out ahead
Where The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.5 compared to INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum's 9.5. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 5.3 for The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid brings Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid 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
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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
At premium pricing with a score of 8.5, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum is a decent pick. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid sits at the mid-range level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?
Based on ingredient analysis, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.