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Real Barrier Extreme Cream vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream

Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 8.6/9.8 and Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores 8.7/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Real Barrier

Extreme Cream

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8.6

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Cream

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8.7

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

Real Barrier wins 2

Tied 2

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Real Barrier

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

23% overlap

20Real Barrier

8Shared

35Torriden

Only in Real Barrier Extreme Cream

12 unique

Water Squalane Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Cholesterol Phytosphingosine Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Sodium Hyaluronate+2 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream

27 unique

Purified Water Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassic Acid Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassoside Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Lactobacillus Ferment Betaine Propanediol+17 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Real Barrier Extreme Cream scores 9.5 here versus 8.4 for Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream brings Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, and Asiaticoside as actives, while real Barrier Extreme Cream relies on Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Real Barrier Extreme Cream 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 Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Centella Asiatica Extract does the heavy lifting

Value comparison

At mid-range pricing with a score of 8.6, Real Barrier Extreme Cream is a decent pick. Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream sits at the budget level with a 8.7 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.6Real Barrier

8.7Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Real Barrier Extreme Cream or Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream?

Based on ingredient analysis, Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Real Barrier Extreme Cream and Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Real Barrier Extreme Cream→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream→

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