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innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ vs numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores 9.2/9.8 and numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores 8.9/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​
innisfree

Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​

serummid-range
9.2
VS
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
numbuzin

No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad

serummid-range
8.9

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.

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2
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innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
numbuzin wins 2
9.2innisfree
vs
8.9numbuzin

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.8
7.1
innisfree
numbuzin

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
numbuzin

Active Ingredient Strength

numbuzin WINS
5.6
9.8
innisfree
numbuzin

Ingredient Transparency

numbuzin WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
numbuzin

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
numbuzin

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 Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores 9.8 here versus 7.1 for numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ brings Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, and Allantoin as actives, while numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad relies on Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ is better if you have

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

numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad is better if you have

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

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ gets the nod here with its 9.2 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

9.2innisfree
vs
8.9numbuzin

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ or numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ and numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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 Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ and numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad?

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