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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence at 7.5/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

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7.5

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

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8.1

Score comparison

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 1

Tied 2

Torriden wins 2

9.0

COSRX

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

24% overlap

12COSRX

5Shared

21Torriden

Only in COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

7 unique

Snail Secretion Filtrate Betaine Arginine Ethyl Hexanediol Sodium Polyacrylate Carbomer Phenoxyethanol

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Allantoin

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

16 unique

Water Glycerin Niacinamide Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside+6 more

Why Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner comes out ahead

Where Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.6 compared to COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence's 3.4. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.8 here versus 7.5 for COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. 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 cOSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence relies on Snail Secretion Filtrate, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Betaine
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 7.5, COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence 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.

Our verdict

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+0.6 lead

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is still a solid pick.

7.5COSRX

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence or Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner?

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

Do COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence and Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner?

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

Full analysis: COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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