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innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ scores 9.2/9.8 and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 — 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
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
StriVectin

Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium
9.2

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

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3
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innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
StriVectin wins 1
9.2innisfree
vs
9.2StriVectin

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.8
5.8
innisfree
StriVectin

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
StriVectin

Active Ingredient Strength

StriVectin WINS
5.6
9.7
innisfree
StriVectin

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
StriVectin

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
StriVectin

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 5.8 for StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum. 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 striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 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

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.2, innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ is a decent pick. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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
9.2StriVectin

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ or StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C 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 Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide Refillable Serum for Skin Barrier Support​ and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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