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innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ vs Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 9.3/9.8 vs Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask at 9.0/9.8. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​
innisfree

Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​

serummid-range
9.3
VS
Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Sulwhasoo

Overnight Vitalizing Mask

maskluxury
9.0

Score comparison

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

2
1
2
innisfree wins 2
Tied 1
Sulwhasoo wins 2
9.3innisfree
+0.3vs
9.0Sulwhasoo

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Sulwhasoo WINS
8.6
9.8
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Active Ingredient Strength

innisfree WINS
6.4
4.9
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Ingredient Transparency

Sulwhasoo WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Formulation Safety

innisfree WINS
9.0
8.0
innisfree
Sulwhasoo

Why innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ comes out ahead

Where innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.4 compared to Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask's 4.9. Its formula features Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 9.8 here versus 8.6 for innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ brings Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate as actives, while sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycereth-26
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing 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
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.3, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask sits at the luxury level with a 9.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.3 lead

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask is still a solid pick.

9.3innisfree
vs
9.0Sulwhasoo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ or Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask?

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