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Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner at 6.8/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Green Tea Fresh Toner

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6.8

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

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8.1

Score comparison

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Isntree wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

9.0

Isntree

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

38% overlap

10Isntree

8Shared

21Torriden

Only in Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner

2 unique

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Betaine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

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

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

13 unique

Niacinamide Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid+3 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 Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner's 2.5. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 6.7 here versus 5.4 for Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner. 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 isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner relies on Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
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 6.8, Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner 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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+1.3 lead

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

6.8Isntree

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner 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 Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner 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 Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner 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: Isntree Green Tea Fresh Toner→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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