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innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles vs RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles scores 8.6/9.8 and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
innisfree

Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles

serummid-range
8.6
VS
RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM
RETINOL

RETINOL SKIN CREAM

moisturiser
8.5

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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2
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innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
RETINOL wins 2
8.6innisfree
vs
8.5RETINOL

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

RETINOL WINS
7.2
9.8
innisfree
RETINOL

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
RETINOL

Active Ingredient Strength

RETINOL WINS
5.6
6.5
innisfree
RETINOL

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
RETINOL

Formulation Safety

innisfree WINS
9.0
7.5
innisfree
RETINOL

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.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles scores 9.0 here versus 7.5 for RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Tocopherol as actives, while rETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM relies on Arginine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, and Royal Jelly Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum 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 Butylene Glycol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is better if you have

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

Value comparison

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.6 score, which is solid value at that tier.

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.

8.6innisfree
vs
8.5RETINOL

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles or RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM 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 PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles and RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM?

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