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innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule vs innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule at 8.5/9.8. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming wins for hydration.

Head to head

innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
innisfree

Retinol Cica Ampoule

serumbudget
8.5
VS
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

serummid-range
9.0

Score comparison

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

3
2
innisfree wins 3
Tied 2
innisfree wins 0
8.5innisfree
+0.5vs
9.0innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.2
6.4
innisfree
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.4
5.5
innisfree
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

innisfree WINS
8.8
8.5
innisfree
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
innisfree

Why innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming comes out ahead

Where innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 6.4 compared to innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule's 9.2. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Polyglycerin-3 in its top ingredients, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 6.4 here versus 5.5 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine as actives, while innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.5, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is a decent pick. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming sits at the mid-range level with a 9.0 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.5 lead

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is still a solid pick.

8.5innisfree
vs
9.0innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule or innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming 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 Retinol Cica Ampoule and innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming?

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