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Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.7/9.8 vs Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum at 8.1/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream wins for hydration.

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Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum

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8.1

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Cream

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8.7

Score comparison

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Some By Mi wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

9.0

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Ingredient face-off

23% overlap

15Some By Mi

8Shared

35Torriden

Only in Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum

7 unique

Water Snail Secretion Filtrate Niacinamide Adenosine Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol Centella Asiatica Extract 2-Hexanediol Madecassoside Panthenol Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream

27 unique

Purified Water Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Lactobacillus Ferment Betaine Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Propanediol+17 more

Why Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream comes out ahead

Where Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 8.4 compared to Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum's 7.3. With Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, and Panthenol in its top ingredients, Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.5 here versus 7.8 for Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream brings Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, and Asiaticoside as actives, while some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum is better if you have

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

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Centella Asiatica Extract does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

Both sit in the budget bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream gets the nod here with its 8.7 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.6 lead

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum is still a solid pick.

8.1Some By Mi

8.7Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum or Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream?

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

Do Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum and Torriden Balanceful Cica 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 Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum and Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream?

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

Full analysis: Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream→

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