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innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 9.3/9.8 vs The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​
innisfree

Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​

serummid-range
9.3
VS
The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness

moisturiserbudget
8.5

Score comparison

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

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3
1
innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
The Ordinary wins 1
9.3innisfree
+0.8vs
8.5The Ordinary

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

The Ordinary WINS
8.6
9.8
innisfree
The Ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
The Ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.4
2.0
innisfree
The Ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
The Ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
The Ordinary

Ingredient face-off

13% overlap
33innisfree
6Shared
45The Ordinary

Why innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness scores 9.8 here versus 8.6 for innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ brings Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while the Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness relies on Ectoin, Allantoin, and Lysine Hcl. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycereth-26
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Hydrogenated Lecithin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.3, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ delivers strong value. The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness sits at the budget level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.8 lead

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness is still a solid pick.

9.3innisfree
vs
8.5The Ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ or The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and The Ordinary Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness?

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