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The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.7/9.8 vs Real Barrier Extreme Cream at 8.3/9.8. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid wins for hydration.
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.5 compared to Real Barrier Extreme Cream's 9.5. With Glycerin, Propanediol, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid brings Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid as actives, while real Barrier Extreme Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
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The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Real Barrier Extreme Cream is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid 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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