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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and Glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
15 unique
7 in common
23 unique
These two moisturisers 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. Glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation scores 7.3 here versus 5.7 for COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation relies on Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream is better if you have
Glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.6, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream delivers strong value. Glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads for Hydration and Gentle Exfoliation sits at the mid-range level with a 8.3 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 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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