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innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ vs Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 vs Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus at 8.8/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins for active ingredients.

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
✶
Naturium

Vitamin C Super Serum Plus

serumbudget
8.8

Score comparison

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

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2
2
innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
Naturium wins 2
9.6innisfree
+0.8vs
8.8Naturium

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.8
8.2
innisfree
Naturium

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Naturium

Active Ingredient Strength

Naturium WINS
6.4
8.2
innisfree
Naturium

Ingredient Transparency

Naturium WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
Naturium

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
Naturium

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 active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus's 8.2. 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 8.2 for Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus. 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 naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus relies on Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, and Glutathione. 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

Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.6, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ delivers strong value. Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.8 lead

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus is still a solid pick.

9.6innisfree
vs
✶
8.8Naturium

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ or Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus?

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 Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus 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 Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus?

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