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LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture vs Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 and Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum scores 9.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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
Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Skinfix

Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum

serumpremium
9.2

Score comparison

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

3
2
LANEIGE wins 0
Tied 3
Skinfix wins 2
9.1LANEIGE
vs
9.2Skinfix

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Skinfix WINS
7.4
8.8
LANEIGE
Skinfix

Irritation Risk

Skinfix WINS
7.6
9.5
LANEIGE
Skinfix

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE
5.5
5.8
LANEIGE
Skinfix

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
LANEIGE
Skinfix

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
LANEIGE
Skinfix

Ingredient face-off

16% overlap
32LANEIGE
5Shared
32Skinfix

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. Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum scores 8.8 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.

Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum brings Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oligopeptide-2, and Hexapeptide-11 as actives, while lANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture relies on Niacinamide, Inositol, and Salicylic Acid. 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

Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum 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

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 is a decent pick. Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum sits at the premium level with a 9.2 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

9.1LANEIGE
vs
9.2Skinfix

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture or Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum 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 Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture and Skinfix Target+ Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum?

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