Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 9.4/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment at 8.7/9.8. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask wins for hydration.
Head to head
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
Score comparison
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Paula's Choice WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
Paula's Choice WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
15% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
33 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment
40 unique
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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment'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.
Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment scores 8.8 here versus 8.5 for Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask. 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 paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment relies on Retinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide. 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
Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 — Retinol does the heavy lifting
Value comparison
At luxury pricing with a score of 9.4, Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask delivers strong value. Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment sits at the mid-range level with a 8.7 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment is still a solid pick.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask or Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment?
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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment 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 Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.