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Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner at 7.1/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner

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7.1

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

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8.1

Score comparison

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

Some By Mi wins 0

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Torriden wins 3

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Ingredient face-off

48% overlap

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10Shared

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Only in Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner

2 unique

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Tranexamic Acid

Shared ingredients

10 in common

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

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

11 unique

Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Madecassoside 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 Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner's 4.7. 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 5.2 for Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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 some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner relies on Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, and Tranexamic Acid. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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 7.1, Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

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7.1Some By Mi

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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 Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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 Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening 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: Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening Toner→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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