LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 vs Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture at 5.9/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture wins for active ingredients.
Head to head
Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
Score comparison
LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
LANEIGE WINSIrritation Risk
Peter Thomas Roth WINSActive Ingredient Strength
LANEIGE WINSIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
19% overlapOnly in LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
26 unique
Only in Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture
16 unique
Why LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture comes out ahead
Where LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 5.5 compared to Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Salicylic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Irritation Risk is another area of separation. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture scores 9.5 here versus 7.6 for LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture. 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 peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture relies on Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract and Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
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
Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At mid-range pricing with a score of 9.1, LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture delivers strong value. Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture sits at the premium level with a 5.9 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture or Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture and Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx® Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dullness, Pores & Uneven Texture?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.