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Round Lab Dokdo Toner vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Round Lab Dokdo Toner at 7.2/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Dokdo Toner

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7.2

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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.

Round Lab wins 1

Tied 2

Torriden wins 2

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Ingredient face-off

38% overlap

12Round Lab

8Shared

21Torriden

Only in Round Lab Dokdo Toner

4 unique

Pentylene Glycol Betaine Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Sodium Hyaluronate Panthenol Allantoin 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 Round Lab Dokdo 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 7.8 for Round Lab Dokdo 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 round Lab Dokdo Toner relies on Allantoin and Arginine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Round Lab Dokdo Toner 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
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 7.2, Round Lab Dokdo 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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Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Round Lab Dokdo Toner is still a solid pick.

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7.2Round Lab

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Round Lab Dokdo 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 Round Lab Dokdo 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 Round Lab Dokdo 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: Round Lab Dokdo Toner→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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