innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming vs The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 vs The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA at 8.4/9.8. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
Score comparison
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
The Ordinary WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
28% overlapOnly in innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
12 unique
Shared ingredients
9 in common
Only in The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
23 unique
Why innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming comes out ahead
Where innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.5 compared to The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA's 6.9. Its formula features Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming scores 6.4 here versus 5.5 for The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming brings Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine as actives, while the Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, 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™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.0, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming delivers strong value. The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA sits at the budget level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming or The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?
Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA 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™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming and The Ordinary The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.