Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask vs innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scores 8.6/9.8 and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.5/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
Retinol Cica Ampoule
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
innisfree WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
14% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
44 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
17 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two masks take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scores 9.8 here versus 9.2 for innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask brings Niacinamide, Quercetin, and Creatine as actives, while innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule relies on Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule comes in at budget pricing with a 8.5 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask or innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask and innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.