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COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream at 8.0/9.8. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream wins for hydration.

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Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

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8.6

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SCINIC

SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

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8.0

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Score comparison

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 2

Tied 3

SCINIC wins 0

9.0

COSRX

SCINIC

Ingredient face-off

73% overlap

22COSRX

16Shared

18SCINIC

Only in COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

6 unique

Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Squalane

Shared ingredients

16 in common

Water Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Ceramide Np 2-Hexanediol Panthenol+6 more

Only in SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

2 unique

Madecassoside Niacinamide

Why COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream comes out ahead

Where COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.4 compared to SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream's 7.8. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Phytosphingosine in its top ingredients, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores 8.8 here versus 7.8 for SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid 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 sCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream relies on Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream 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

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream 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

Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.6 lead

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream is still a solid pick.

8.6COSRX

8.0SCINIC

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream or SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream and SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream→Full analysis: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream→

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