Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer vs The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid scores 8.8/9.8 vs Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer at 8.5/9.8. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid wins for hydration.
Head to head
Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
Score comparison
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Summer Fridays WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Summer Fridays WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
14% overlapOnly in Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
36 unique
Shared ingredients
6 in common
Only in The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid
21 unique
Why The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid comes out ahead
Where The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.5 compared to Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer's 9.8. 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer scores 6.6 here versus 5.3 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 summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer relies on Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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
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. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
Our verdict
The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer or The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid?
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.
Do Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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 Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer 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.