INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores 9.7/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule at 8.5/9.8. INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
Retinol Cica Ampoule
Score comparison
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
INNBEAUTY PROJECT WINSIngredient Transparency
innisfree WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
17% overlapOnly in INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid
35 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
17 unique
Why INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid comes out ahead
Where INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule's 6.4. Its formula features Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 9.2 here versus 6.3 for INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid brings Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate does the heavy lifting
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At premium pricing with a score of 9.7, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid delivers strong value. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule sits at the budget level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid or innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
Based on ingredient analysis, INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do INNBEAUTY PROJECT Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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 Pro C Serum Brightening Solution with 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.