Do innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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 Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

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

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Q: Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Based on ingredient analysis, Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 9.4/9.8 and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 9.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars scores 9.8 here versus 8.5 for Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles brings Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol as actives, while innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate. 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

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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 — Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.4, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars is a decent pick. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles sits at the premium level with a 9.5 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

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

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

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Shared ingredients

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Why these two are neck and neck

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Head to head

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

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Score comparison

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

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

Shared ingredients

Only in Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Why these two are neck and neck

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Our verdict

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars vs Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

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

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Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars or Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?

Do innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles share ingredients?

What's the main difference between innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles?