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Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh scores 8.3/9.8 vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum at 8.0/9.8. Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh wins for hydration.
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum's 7.5. With Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 8.8 here versus 7.5 for Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh brings Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract as actives, while sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh is better if you have
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.3, Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh delivers strong value. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Isntree Aloe Soothing Gel Fresh scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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