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Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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 Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream at 8.4/9.8. The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

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Summer Fridays

Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream

eye-caremid-range
8.4
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

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

1
4
Summer Fridays wins 1
Tied 4
The INKEY List wins 0
8.4Summer Fridays
+0.4vs
8.8The INKEY List

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE
7.6
7.5
Summer Fridays
The INKEY List

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Summer Fridays
The INKEY List

Active Ingredient Strength

Summer Fridays WINS
7.5
5.3
Summer Fridays
The INKEY List

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Summer Fridays
The INKEY List

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Summer Fridays
The INKEY List

Ingredient face-off

22% overlap
20Summer Fridays
6Shared
27The INKEY List

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 active ingredient strength, scoring 5.3 compared to Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream's 7.5. Its formula features Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid brings Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, and Lactic Acid as actives, while summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream relies on Ascorbyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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 — Ascorbyl Glucoside 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. 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

✶ Our verdict
+0.4 lead

The INKEY List 360 Acne Clearing Serum with Dioic & Salicylic Acid edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream is still a solid pick.

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8.4Summer Fridays
vs
8.8The INKEY List

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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 Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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 Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream 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.

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