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COSRX Comfort Cerami… vs Sulwhasoo Essential… — Which Is Better? | Gracie

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COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner vs Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water

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COSRX

Comfort Ceramide Toner

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7.8

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Niacinamide
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Sulwhasoo

Essential Comfort Balancing Water

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7.4

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Score comparison

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

COSRX wins 3

Tied 2

Sulwhasoo wins 0

7.8COSRX

+0.4vs

7.4Sulwhasoo

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

COSRX WINS

7.4

6.6

COSRX

Sulwhasoo

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

COSRX

Sulwhasoo

Active Ingredient Strength

COSRX WINS

5.5

4.9

COSRX

Sulwhasoo

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

7.8

COSRX

Sulwhasoo

Formulation Safety

COSRX WINS

9.0

8.0

COSRX

Sulwhasoo

Ingredient face-off

44% overlap

15COSRX

8Shared

18Sulwhasoo

Only in COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner

7 unique

Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Betaine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water

10 unique

Propanediol Alcohol Niacinamide Panax Ginseng Root Extract Adenosine Carbomer Arginine Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol Fragrance

Why COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner comes out ahead

Where COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner really shines is formulation safety, scoring 9.0 compared to Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water's 8.0.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner scores 7.4 here versus 6.6 for Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water relies on Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

COSRX Comfort Ceramide 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

Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water 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 7.8, COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner delivers strong value. Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water sits at the luxury level with a 7.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

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COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water is still a solid pick.

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7.8COSRX

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7.4Sulwhasoo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner or Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water?

Based on ingredient analysis, COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner and Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water 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 Comfort Ceramide Toner and Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water?

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

Full analysis: COSRX Comfort Ceramide Toner→Full analysis: Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water→

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