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innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule vs LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane

innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.5/9.8 and LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
innisfree

Retinol Cica Ampoule

serumbudget
8.5
VS
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane
LANEIGE

Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane

maskmid-range
8.7

Score comparison

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

3
2
innisfree wins 3
Tied 2
LANEIGE wins 0
8.5innisfree
vs
8.7LANEIGE

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
9.2
8.5
innisfree
LANEIGE

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
LANEIGE

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.4
4.2
innisfree
LANEIGE

Ingredient Transparency

innisfree WINS
8.8
8.5
innisfree
LANEIGE

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
LANEIGE

Why these two are neck and neck

These two masks 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 9.2 here versus 8.5 for LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Lactobacillus Ferment 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

LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane 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

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.5, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is a decent pick. LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 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.

8.5innisfree
vs
8.7LANEIGE

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule or LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane?

Based on ingredient analysis, LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule and LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane 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 LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane?

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