Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.7/9.8 vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum at 8.0/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream wins for active ingredients.
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Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.7/9.8 vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum at 8.0/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream wins for active ingredients.


Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
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Where Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.8 compared to Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum's 5.3. Its formula features Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, and Asiaticoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.4 here versus 7.5 for Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid 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 sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is a decent pick. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream sits at the budget level with a 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is still a solid pick.


Based on ingredient analysis, Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 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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