LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture vs U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming
LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture scores 9.1/9.8 and U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
U Beauty WINSIrritation Risk
U Beauty WINSActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
LANEIGE WINSIngredient face-off
11% overlapOnly in LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture
25 unique
Shared ingredients
7 in common
Only in U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming
55 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.
Irritation Risk is another area of separation. U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming 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 u Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming relies on Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Tocopherol. 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
U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming 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 delivers strong value. U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming sits at the luxury level with a 8.8 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: LANEIGE Balance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-Off Face Mask with Salicylic Acid to Control Shine & Smooth Texture or U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming?
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 U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming 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 U Beauty The RETURN Eye Concentrate Eye Cream for Brightening + Firming?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.