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innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ vs medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 vs medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum at 8.6/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins for ingredient transparency.

Head to head

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​
innisfree

Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

serummid-range
9.6
VS
medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
medicube

Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

serum
8.6

Score comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ takes this one, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

4
1
innisfree wins 0
Tied 4
medicube wins 1
9.6innisfree
+1.0vs
8.6medicube

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
9.8
9.8
innisfree
medicube

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
medicube

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
6.4
6.7
innisfree
medicube

Ingredient Transparency

medicube WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
medicube

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
medicube

Why innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ really shines is ingredient transparency, scoring 8.5 compared to medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum's 8.8.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ 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

medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have

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

Value comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+1.0 lead

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

9.6innisfree
vs
8.6medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ or medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?

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.

Do innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ and medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum 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 Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ and medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?

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