Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask vs Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 9.4/9.8 vs Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner at 8.5/9.8. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
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
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
Drunk Elephant WINSIngredient Transparency
Paula's Choice WINSFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
13% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
35 unique
Only in Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner
15 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 active ingredient strength, scoring 7.2 compared to Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner's 4.6. Its formula features Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 7.2 here versus 6.6 for Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner. 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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner relies on Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, and Allantoin. 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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- 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 delivers strong value. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner sits at the mid-range level with a 8.5 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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner 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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner?
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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner 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 Skin Perfecting 4% BHA Advanced Exfoliating Serum Toner?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.