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SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream 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.

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SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

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8.0

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Balanceful Cica Toner

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8.1

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

SCINIC wins 1

Tied 2

9.0

SCINIC

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

52% overlap

18SCINIC

11Shared

21Torriden

Only in SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream

7 unique

Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ceramide Np Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Niacinamide+1 more

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

10 unique

Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Tromethamine Disodium Edta

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.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner 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.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 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

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

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.0, SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream is a decent pick. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner sits at the mid-range level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

8.0SCINIC

8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream or Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner?

Based on ingredient analysis, Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream and Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream and Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner?

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

Full analysis: SCINIC SCINIC Cicanoid Cream→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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