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innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask scores 9.2/9.8 vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid at 8.8/9.8. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask wins for active ingredients.

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
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

serummid-range
8.8

Score comparison

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

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3
innisfree wins 2
Tied 3
The INKEY List wins 0
9.2innisfree
+0.4vs
8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
8.1
7.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
8.5
5.3
innisfree
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
The INKEY List

Ingredient face-off

12% overlap
50innisfree
6Shared
27The INKEY List

Why innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask comes out ahead

Where innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.5 compared to The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid's 5.3. Its formula features Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Arginine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask scores 8.1 here versus 7.5 for The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid. 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 the INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid relies on Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic 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

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • 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 delivers strong value. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid sits at the mid-range level with a 8.8 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.4 lead

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid is still a solid pick.

9.2innisfree
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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 The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

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