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

LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 vs Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask at 5.2/9.8. LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture wins for active ingredients.

Head to head

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
Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask
Sulwhasoo

Clarifying Peel Off Mask

exfoliantpremium
5.2

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.

2
3
LANEIGE wins 2
Tied 3
Sulwhasoo wins 0
9.1LANEIGE
+3.9vs
5.2Sulwhasoo

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

LANEIGE WINS
7.4
5.1
LANEIGE
Sulwhasoo

Irritation Risk

TIE
7.6
7.6
LANEIGE
Sulwhasoo

Active Ingredient Strength

LANEIGE WINS
5.5
2.1
LANEIGE
Sulwhasoo

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.5
8.5
LANEIGE
Sulwhasoo

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
LANEIGE
Sulwhasoo

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 Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask's 2.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Inositol, and Salicylic Acid in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

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 5.1 for Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask. 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 sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask relies on Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, and Nelumbo Nucifera Flower 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

Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask 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. Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask sits at the premium level with a 5.2 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict
+3.9 lead

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.

9.1LANEIGE
vs
5.2Sulwhasoo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture or Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask?

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 Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off 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 LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture and Sulwhasoo Clarifying Peel Off Mask?

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