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innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles vs Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles scores 8.6/9.8 and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 8.8/9.8 — 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
Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum
Summer Fridays

Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum

serumpremium
8.8

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

3
2
innisfree wins 0
Tied 3
Summer Fridays wins 2
8.6innisfree
vs
8.8Summer Fridays

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Summer Fridays WINS
7.2
7.9
innisfree
Summer Fridays

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Summer Fridays

Active Ingredient Strength

Summer Fridays WINS
5.6
5.9
innisfree
Summer Fridays

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
Summer Fridays

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
Summer Fridays

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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum scores 5.9 here versus 5.6 for innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum brings Retinyl Linoleate, Retinol, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles relies on Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Tocopherol. 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

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum 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

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles is a decent pick. Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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
8.8Summer Fridays

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles or Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum 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 Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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 PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles and Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum?

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