INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum vs The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum scores 8.5/9.8 vs The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening at 8.2/9.8. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum wins for hydration.
Head to head
Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum
AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening
Score comparison
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
The Ordinary 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 The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening
13 unique
Why INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum comes out ahead
Where INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.5 compared to The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening's 3.7. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Butylene Glycol in its top ingredients, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening scores 6.5 here versus 6.1 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 the Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Lactic Acid. 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 Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening 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 delivers strong value. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening sits at the budget level with a 8.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pore Refine Pore Shrinking & Texture Smoothing Serum or The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening?
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 The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening 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 Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.