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Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.7/9.8 vs Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ at 8.2/9.8. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule wins for hydration.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
9 unique
15 in common
22 unique
Where Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.2 compared to Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+'s 7.9. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 6.4 here versus 5.9 for Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+. 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 Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ relies on Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ 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 Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ 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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