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Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 8.9/9.8 vs innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support at 8.6/9.8. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment wins for active ingredients.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.1 compared to innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support's 5.6. Its formula features Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment brings Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide as actives, while innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support relies on Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support is better if you have
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment gets the nod here with its 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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