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Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner vs the ordinary Buffet

the ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 vs Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner at 8.5/9.8. the ordinary Buffet wins for active ingredients.

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Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner

toner

8.5

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Score comparison

the ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

Sungboon Editor wins 1

Tied 3

the ordinary wins 1

8.5Sungboon Editor

+0.3vs

8.8the ordinary

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Sungboon Editor WINS

9.1

8.7

Sungboon Editor

the ordinary

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Sungboon Editor

the ordinary

Active Ingredient Strength

the ordinary WINS

5.8

8.4

Sungboon Editor

the ordinary

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.5

Sungboon Editor

the ordinary

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Sungboon Editor

the ordinary

Ingredient face-off

17% overlap

37Sungboon Editor

8Shared

48the ordinary

Only in Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner

29 unique

Purified Water Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract Adenosine Glyceryl Glucoside Xylitol Gluconolactone Panthenol Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract+19 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Glycerin Butylene Glycol Allantoin Trehalose Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Chloride

Only in the ordinary Buffet

40 unique

Aqua (Water)Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Pentapeptide-18 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate Glycine Alanine Serine Valine+30 more

Why the ordinary Buffet comes out ahead

Where the ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner's 5.8. Its formula features Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner scores 9.1 here versus 8.7 for the ordinary Buffet. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

the ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 as actives, while sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner relies on Niacinamide, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, and Adenosine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner 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

the ordinary Buffet 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 — Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

the ordinary Buffet comes in at budget pricing with a 8.8 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.3 lead

the ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner is still a solid pick.

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8.5Sungboon Editor

8.8the ordinary

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner or the ordinary Buffet?

Based on ingredient analysis, the ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner and the ordinary Buffet share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner and the ordinary Buffet?

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

Full analysis: Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Lifting Ampoule Toner→Full analysis: the ordinary Buffet→

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