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innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ vs Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 9.3/9.8 and Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores 9.6/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​
innisfree

Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​

serummid-range
9.3
VS
Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin
Torriden

BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin

tonermid-range
9.6

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.3 points apart.

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innisfree wins 1
Tied 2
Torriden wins 2
9.3innisfree
vs
9.6Torriden

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

innisfree WINS
8.6
7.4
innisfree
Torriden

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
innisfree
Torriden

Active Ingredient Strength

Torriden WINS
6.4
9.8
innisfree
Torriden

Ingredient Transparency

Torriden WINS
8.5
8.8
innisfree
Torriden

Formulation Safety

TIE
9.0
9.0
innisfree
Torriden

Why these two are neck and neck

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. innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ scores 8.6 here versus 7.4 for Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin. 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 innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ relies on Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycereth-26
  • Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin is better if you have

  • Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
  • Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Propanediol
  • Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Gluconolactone does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

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 9.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

9.3innisfree
vs
9.6Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ or Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin?

Based on ingredient analysis, Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between innisfree Daily Korean Gentle Retinol + Salicylic Acid Soothing Toner Pads for Acne-Prone Skin​ and Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin?

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