Do Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Q: Which is better: Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Q: What's the main difference between Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles 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.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 9.5/9.8 vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid at 8.7/9.8. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles wins for active ingredients.

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Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Where Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.7 compared to The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid's 5.2. Its formula features Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles scores 8.5 here versus 7.5 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.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles brings Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, and Retinol 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

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract 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

At premium pricing with a score of 9.5, Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles delivers strong value. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

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Shared ingredients

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Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Do Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Head to head

Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Score comparison

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Irritation Risk

Active Ingredient Strength

Ingredient Transparency

Formulation Safety

Ingredient face-off

Only in Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Shared ingredients

Only in The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid

Why Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles comes out ahead

Best for your skin type

Value comparison

Our verdict

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?

Do Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid share ingredients?

What's the main difference between Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform® with 1% Encapsulated Retinol for Fine Lines & Wrinkles and The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?