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The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.8/9.8 and Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin scores 8.8/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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These two serums 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. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 7.4 for Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 as actives, while torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin relies on Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, and Centella Asiatica Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin is better if you have
At budget pricing with a score of 8.8, The Ordinary Buffet is a decent pick. Torriden BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin sits at the mid-range level with a 8.8 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
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, The Ordinary Buffet 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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