Side-by-side comparison

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum vs Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

Both are exfoliants built on the same key actives: Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid. That makes them genuine alternatives, so price, texture and the supporting ingredients decide it.

2Shared hero actives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
ExfoliantLuxuryEvening only
DullnessRough TextureCongestion

An AHA/BHA night serum (around 12% acids) with antioxidants and soothing extracts in a lightweight gel. A well-formulated resurfacing serum for glow and texture; potent, so alternate nights and pair with strict SPF.

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Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
ExfoliantPremiumEvening only
Rough TextureDullnessCongestion

A high-strength weekly at-home peel combining 25% AHA and 2% BHA with soothing extracts. Strong resurfacing for experienced acid users; a once-weekly treatment only, with strict SPF the next day.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both formulas lean on Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid, so for the ingredients doing the work they're close alternatives. On price, Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel is the less expensive option (Premium versus Luxury).

The overlap

What they share

These hero actives appear in both formulas:

Glycolic AcidSalicylic Acid
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycolic Acid~5–25%
  • Butylene Glycol~3–10%
  • Lactic Acid~2–6%
  • Citric Acid~1.5–4%

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Glycolic Acid~5–25%
  • Lactic Acid~3–10%
  • Tartaric Acid~2–6%
  • Salicylic Acid~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night SerumPaula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
CategoryExfoliantExfoliant
Price tierLuxuryPremium
Best forDullness, Rough Texture, CongestionRough Texture, Dullness, Congestion
Usage notesEvening onlyEvening only
Shared hero activesGlycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid
Questions

Common questions

Is the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum or the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel better?
Neither is clearly better on ingredients, since both rely on Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid. Choose on price, texture and how your skin responds to the rest of the formula.
What's the difference between the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel?
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum's hero actives are Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Antioxidants. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel's are Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Green Tea. They also sit in different price tiers (Luxury versus Premium).
Are the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel dupes for each other?
Yes, on the ingredient that matters. Both are built around Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid, though concentrations, texture and the supporting ingredients can still differ.
Can I use the Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel together?
They both fill the exfoliant slot in a routine, so you'd normally pick one. If you like both, use one in the morning and the other at night, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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