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numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores 8.9/9.8 and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad
numbuzin

No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad

serummid-range
8.9
VS
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

serummid-range
8.8

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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2
1
numbuzin wins 2
Tied 2
The INKEY List wins 1
8.9numbuzin
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

The INKEY List WINS
7.1
7.5
numbuzin
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
numbuzin
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

numbuzin WINS
9.8
5.3
numbuzin
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

numbuzin WINS
8.8
8.5
numbuzin
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
numbuzin
The INKEY List

Ingredient face-off

22% overlap
25numbuzin
6Shared
27The INKEY List

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 7.5 here versus 7.1 for numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad brings Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid as actives, while the INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid relies on Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad 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 — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad gets the nod here with its 8.9 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.9numbuzin
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Pad and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

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