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innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 9.4/9.8 vs LOOPS Dark Spot Mask at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars wins for active ingredients.
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
26 unique
7 in common
Where innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.0 compared to LOOPS Dark Spot Mask's 7.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 9.8 here versus 9.4 for LOOPS Dark Spot Mask. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while lOOPS Dark Spot Mask relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Tocopherol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars is better if you have
LOOPS Dark Spot Mask is better if you have
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.4 score, which is solid value at that tier.
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but LOOPS Dark Spot Mask is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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