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Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.7/9.8 vs Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh at 8.3/9.8. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule wins for active ingredients.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
16 unique
8 in common
Where Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh's 4.8. Its formula features Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.8 here versus 7.5 for Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh relies on Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is better if you have
Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule 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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