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Are These Ink Pads the Same?

I’ve been on a bit of a Lisa Horton product kick lately! After picking up her interference ink pads, I couldn’t resist trying the Cloud 9 series in matte ink as well. From what I’ve read, these ink pads seem to work similarly to Distress Oxide, which piqued my curiosity. So, I decided to put them to the test with a side-by-side comparison to see how they perform, and overall effect. Here are my thoughts on how they stack up!

I grabbed comparable ink colors from my collection in three different shades to do a proper comparison. This way, I could see how Lisa Horton’s Cloud 9 Matte Ink stacks up against Distress Oxide in terms of overall performance. I tested them side by side and how they react with water.

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What I found is that both ink pads react similarly, making them great for blending and layering. However, the Distress Oxide pad seems to be a bit more saturated with ink, while the Cloud 9 ink pads are noticeably larger. When it comes to price, Cloud 9 costs about $1 more than Distress Oxide, so the value may come down to personal preference—whether you prefer a more ink-saturated pad or a larger surface area for application. Overall, both are solid choices, but these small differences might influence which one works best for different crafting needs!