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Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum 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. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 7.5 here versus 6.7 for Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner. 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 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 Toner 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 Toner sits at the mid-range level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
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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