Where Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 9.8 compared to Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner for Gentle Exfoliating's 4.7. Its formula features Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Centella Asiatica Extract in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores 7.4 here versus 4.6 for Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner for Gentle Exfoliating. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin brings Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Centella Asiatica Extract as actives, while beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner for Gentle Exfoliating relies on Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin gets the nod here with its 8.8 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
