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innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming vs LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming scores 9.0/9.8 and LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming
innisfree

Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming

serummid-range
9.0
VS
LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
LANEIGE

Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture

exfoliantmid-range
9.1

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

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3
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innisfree wins 1
Tied 3
LANEIGE wins 1
9.0innisfree
vs
9.1LANEIGE

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

LANEIGE WINS
6.4
7.4
innisfree
LANEIGE

Irritation Risk

innisfree WINS
9.5
7.6
innisfree
LANEIGE

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.5
5.5
innisfree
LANEIGE

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
innisfree
LANEIGE

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
LANEIGE

Ingredient face-off

22% overlap
21innisfree
7Shared
32LANEIGE

Only in LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture

25 unique

Why these two are neck and neck

These two exfoliants 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. LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 7.4 here versus 6.4 for innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture brings Niacinamide, Inositol, and Salicylic Acid as actives, while innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming relies on Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture is better if you have

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

Value comparison

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture gets the nod here with its 9.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ 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.

9.0innisfree
vs
9.1LANEIGE

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming or LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture?

Based on ingredient analysis, LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming and LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture 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 Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner​ for Smoothing & Firming and LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture?

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