Which is better: innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots or Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

Based on ingredient analysis, Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide 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 Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

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

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 9.3/9.8 vs innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots at 8.7/9.8. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide wins for active ingredients.

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Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Where Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.7 compared to innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots's 4.6. Its formula features Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide scores 9.4 here versus 8.3 for innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide brings Niacinamide, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, and Adenosine as actives, while innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots 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

Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.7, innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots is a decent pick. Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide sits at the premium level with a 9.3 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots

Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

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Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

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Shared ingredients

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Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots or Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

Do innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Head to head

Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​

Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Score comparison

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

Only in innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​

Shared ingredients

Only in Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Why Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Our verdict

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ or Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

Do innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots​ and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots vs Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide

Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots

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Which is better: innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots or Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?

Do innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Vitamin C Korean Brightening Toner Pads with Niacinamide for Dark Spots and Kiehl's Since 1851 Micro-Dose Anti-Aging Retinol Serum with Ceramides & Peptide?