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Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 8.3/9.8 and Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
16 unique
6 in common
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These two masks 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster scores 6.7 here versus 4.8 for Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask brings Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract as actives, while paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster relies on Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, and Ascorbyl Glucoside. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is better if you have
Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask is better if you have
At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.3, Paula's Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster is a decent pick. Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask sits at the luxury level with a 8.4 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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