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LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture vs SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 vs SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml at 8.4/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture wins for gentle formulation.

Head to head

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
VS
SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml
SK-II

GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml

serumluxury
8.4

Score comparison

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

1
1
3
LANEIGE wins 1
Tied 1
SK-II wins 3
9.1LANEIGE
+0.7vs
8.4SK-II

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

SK-II WINS
7.4
8.4
LANEIGE
SK-II

Irritation Risk

SK-II WINS
7.6
9.5
LANEIGE
SK-II

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.5
5.3
LANEIGE
SK-II

Ingredient Transparency

SK-II WINS
8.5
8.8
LANEIGE
SK-II

Formulation Safety

LANEIGE WINS
9.0
8.0
LANEIGE
SK-II

Ingredient face-off

12% overlap
32LANEIGE
4Shared
34SK-II

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

28 unique

Only in SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml

30 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 irritation risk, scoring 7.6 compared to SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml's 9.5. SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml includes fragrance ingredients like Fragrance, which can be a concern for reactive skin.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml scores 8.4 here versus 7.4 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 sK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml relies on Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Bisabolol. 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

SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml 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 9.1, LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture delivers strong value. SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml sits at the luxury level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+0.7 lead

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml is still a solid pick.

9.1LANEIGE
vs
8.4SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture or SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml?

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 SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml 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 SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml?

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