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Missha Artemisia Calming Essence vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Missha Artemisia Calming Essence at 7.2/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Missha

Artemisia Calming Essence

tonermid-range

7.2

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Niacinamide
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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

tonermid-range

8.1

Score comparison

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

Missha wins 1

Tied 2

Torriden wins 2

9.0

Missha

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

48% overlap

14Missha

10Shared

21Torriden

Only in Missha Artemisia Calming Essence

4 unique

Pentylene Glycol Betaine Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

10 in common

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

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

11 unique

Niacinamide Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine 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 Missha Artemisia Calming Essence's 2.4. 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 7.8 for Missha Artemisia Calming 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 missha Artemisia Calming Essence relies on Allantoin, Madecassoside, and Arginine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Missha Artemisia Calming 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

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner gets the nod here with its 8.1 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

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+0.9 lead

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Missha Artemisia Calming Essence is still a solid pick.

7.2Missha

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Missha Artemisia Calming 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 Missha Artemisia Calming 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 Missha Artemisia Calming 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: Missha Artemisia Calming Essence→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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