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Horace Sérum Acide salicylique + Niacinamide scores 8.0/9.8 and Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 — 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
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These two toners 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.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 6.7 here versus 5.9 for Horace Sérum Acide salicylique + Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate as actives, while horace Sérum Acide salicylique + Niacinamide relies on Niacinamide, Zinc Pca, and Salicylic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Horace Sérum Acide salicylique + Niacinamide is better if you have
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner is better if you have
Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.1 score, which is solid value at that tier.
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, Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner 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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