Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask vs StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 9.4/9.8 and StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.2 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
Drunk Elephant WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
StriVectin WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
32 unique
Shared ingredients
8 in common
Only in StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
34 unique
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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask scores 7.2 here versus 5.8 for StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum. 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 striVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum relies on Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Ascorbic Acid. 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
StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate does the heavy lifting
- 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. StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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 TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask or StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?
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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum 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 StriVectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.