innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming vs Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 vs Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide at 8.6/9.8. 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 Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide
Score comparison
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Then I Met You WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Then I Met You WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
25% overlapOnly in innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
13 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide
24 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 Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide's 7.2. Its formula features Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide scores 7.3 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming. 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 then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide relies on Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract. 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
Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide 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 — Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming comes in at mid-range pricing with a 9.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide is still a solid pick.


Frequently asked questions
Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming or Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide?
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 Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide 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 Then I Met You The Giving Essence Brightening & Hydrating Treatment with Niacinimide?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.