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LOOPS Dark Spot Mask scores 8.9/9.8 and Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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8 in common
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These two moisturisers 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.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. LOOPS Dark Spot Mask scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
LOOPS Dark Spot Mask brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Tocopherol as actives, while shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles relies on Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
LOOPS Dark Spot Mask is better if you have
Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is better if you have
Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes in at premium pricing with a 8.7 score, which is solid value at that tier.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, LOOPS Dark Spot Mask 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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