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Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 9.4/9.8 vs Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask wins for hydration.

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
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Murad

Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

serumluxury
8.5

Score comparison

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

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2
1
Drunk Elephant wins 2
Tied 2
Murad wins 1
9.4Drunk Elephant
+0.9vs
8.5Murad

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Murad WINS
7.2
9.8
Drunk Elephant
Murad

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Drunk Elephant
Murad

Active Ingredient Strength

Drunk Elephant WINS
7.2
5.1
Drunk Elephant
Murad

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Murad

Formulation Safety

Drunk Elephant WINS
9.0
8.5
Drunk Elephant
Murad

Why Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask comes out ahead

Where Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.2 compared to Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid's 9.8. With Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 7.2 here versus 5.1 for Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask brings Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract as actives, while murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid relies on Retinol, Ceramide Np, and Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit 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

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Both sit in the luxury bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask gets the nod here with its 9.4 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.9 lead

Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid is still a solid pick.

9.4Drunk Elephant
vs
8.5Murad

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask or Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid?

Based on ingredient analysis, Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask 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 Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic 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 Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask and Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Firming & Smoothing Serum with Hyaluronic Acid?

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