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innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles vs Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles scores 8.9/9.8 vs Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream at 6.1/9.8. innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles
innisfree

Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles

eye-caremid-range
8.9
VS
Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream
Peter Thomas Roth

Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream

eye-carepremium
6.1

Score comparison

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

1
2
2
innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
Peter Thomas Roth wins 2
8.9innisfree
+2.8vs
6.1Peter Thomas Roth

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Peter Thomas Roth WINS
6.9
7.4
innisfree
Peter Thomas Roth

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Peter Thomas Roth

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.1
3.7
innisfree
Peter Thomas Roth

Ingredient Transparency

Peter Thomas Roth WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
Peter Thomas Roth

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
Peter Thomas Roth

Ingredient face-off

14% overlap
30innisfree
5Shared
37Peter Thomas Roth

Why innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles comes out ahead

Where innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.1 compared to Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream's 3.7. Its formula features Niacinamide, Protease, and Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream scores 7.4 here versus 6.9 for innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles brings Niacinamide, Protease, and Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 as actives, while peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream relies on Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Caffeine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream 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 8.9, innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles delivers strong value. Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream sits at the premium level with a 6.1 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+2.8 lead

innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

8.9innisfree
vs
6.1Peter Thomas Roth

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles or Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles and Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream 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 Vitamin C Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum for Dark Circles and Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C™ Vitamin C Power Eye Cream?

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