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Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence at 7.5/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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.

Dr. Jart+ wins 1

Tied 2

Torriden wins 2

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Dr. Jart+

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

48% overlap

14Dr. Jart+

10Shared

21Torriden

Only in Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence

4 unique

Betaine Bifida Ferment Lysate Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

10 in common

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

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

11 unique

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Centella Asiatica Extract Tromethamine+1 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 Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence's 4.1. 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 7.8 for Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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 dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence relies on Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence 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

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 premium pricing with a score of 7.5, Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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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Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence is still a solid pick.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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 Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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 Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome 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: Dr. Jart+ Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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