innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule vs numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores 8.9/9.8 vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule at 8.5/9.8. numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Retinol Cica Ampoule
No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
Score comparison
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
numbuzin WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
60% overlapOnly in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
9 unique
Shared ingredients
15 in common
Only in numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
10 unique
Why numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad comes out ahead
Where numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule's 6.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 9.2 here versus 7.1 for numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad brings Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid 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
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At budget pricing with a score of 8.5, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is a decent pick. numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad sits at the mid-range level with a 8.9 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Our verdict
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule or numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad?
Based on ingredient analysis, numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule and numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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 numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.