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innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask scores 9.2/9.8 and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask

serumbudget
9.2
VS
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
StriVectin

Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium
9.2

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

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3
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innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
StriVectin wins 1
9.2innisfree
vs
9.2StriVectin

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
8.1
5.8
innisfree
StriVectin

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
StriVectin

Active Ingredient Strength

StriVectin WINS
8.5
9.7
innisfree
StriVectin

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
StriVectin

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
StriVectin

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.7 here versus 8.5 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Arginine as actives, while striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask 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 — Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate does the heavy lifting

StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate does the heavy lifting
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 9.2, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask is a decent pick. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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.

9.2innisfree
vs
9.2StriVectin

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask or StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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

Do innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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 Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?

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