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innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging scores 9.1/9.8 and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 — 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
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

These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.

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innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
The INKEY List wins 1
9.1innisfree
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8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
8.7
7.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.2
5.3
innisfree
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

The INKEY List WINS
7.0
8.5
innisfree
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
8.9
9.0
innisfree
The INKEY List

Ingredient face-off

9% overlap
46innisfree
4Shared
27The INKEY List

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. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging scores 8.7 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™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Tocopherol 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™ 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

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

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

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
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

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

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 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™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging 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.