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Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ at 6.9/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++

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6.9

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Balanceful Cica Toner

tonermid-range

8.1

Score comparison

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

Keep Cool wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

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Keep Cool

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

48% overlap

14Keep Cool

10Shared

21Torriden

Only in Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++

4 unique

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Ethylhexyl Triazone Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Carbomer

Shared ingredients

10 in common

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

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

11 unique

Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Centella Asiatica Extract+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 Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++'s 2.8. 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 5.6 for Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++. 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 keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ relies on Niacinamide and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 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 6.9, Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 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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+1.2 lead

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

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6.9Keep Cool

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 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 Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 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: Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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