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Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner at 6.0/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Pyunkang Yul

Essence Toner

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6.0

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

tonermid-range

8.1

Score comparison

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

Pyunkang Yul wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

9.0

Pyunkang Yul

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

24% overlap

5Pyunkang Yul

5Shared

21Torriden

Only in Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner

0 unique

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Butylene Glycol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

16 unique

Water Niacinamide Propanediol Panthenol Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside+6 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 Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner's 2.0. 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 6.0 for Pyunkang Yul Essence 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, giving it an edge in targeted skincare benefits.

Best for your skin type

Pyunkang Yul Essence 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 6.0, Pyunkang Yul Essence 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

✶ Our verdict

+2.1 lead

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

6.0Pyunkang Yul

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Pyunkang Yul Essence 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 Pyunkang Yul Essence 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 Pyunkang Yul Essence 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: Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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