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innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 vs Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ wins for hydration.

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
Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum
Sunday Riley

B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum

serumpremium
8.5

Score comparison

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

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3
1
innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
Sunday Riley wins 1
9.6innisfree
+1.1vs
8.5Sunday Riley

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.8
5.1
innisfree
Sunday Riley

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Sunday Riley

Active Ingredient Strength

Sunday Riley WINS
6.4
7.6
innisfree
Sunday Riley

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
Sunday Riley

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
Sunday Riley

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 hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum's 5.1. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Betaine in its top ingredients, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum scores 7.6 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​. 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 sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum relies on Niacinamide, Resveratrol, and Asiaticoside. 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

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

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. Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.5 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+1.1 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
8.5Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ or Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide 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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide 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 Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum?

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