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Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask vs innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 9.4/9.8 and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores 9.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Drunk Elephant

TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask

serumluxury
9.4
VS
innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​
innisfree

Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​

serummid-range
9.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.

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3
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Drunk Elephant wins 1
Tied 3
innisfree wins 1
9.4Drunk Elephant
vs
9.6innisfree

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
7.2
9.8
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
7.2
6.4
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
Drunk Elephant
innisfree

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 7.2 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask 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
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Glycolic Acid does the heavy lifting

innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ 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 luxury pricing with a score of 9.4, Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask is a decent pick. innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ sits at the mid-range level with a 9.6 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ 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.

9.4Drunk Elephant
vs
9.6innisfree

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask or innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​ 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 TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask and innisfree Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Acne Serum for Blemishes + Post-Acne Scars​?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.