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innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging vs Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging scores 9.1/9.8 and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 9.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging

serummid-range
9.1
VS
Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Sulwhasoo

Overnight Vitalizing Mask

maskluxury
9.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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2
2
innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
Sulwhasoo wins 2
9.1innisfree
vs
9.0Sulwhasoo

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Sulwhasoo WINS
8.7
9.8
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.2
4.9
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Ingredient Transparency

Sulwhasoo WINS
7.0
8.8
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Formulation Safety

innisfree WINS
8.9
8.0
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 9.8 here versus 8.7 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Tocopherol as actives, while sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging 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

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing 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
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.1, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask sits at the luxury level with a 9.0 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.

9.1innisfree
vs
9.0Sulwhasoo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging or Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

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

Do innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask 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™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

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