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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ at 7.2/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++

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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 3 of 5 attributes.

Thank You Farmer wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

9.0

Thank You Farmer

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

52% overlap

15Thank You Farmer

11Shared

21Torriden

Only in Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++

4 unique

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Ethylhexyl Triazone Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Carbomer

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Centella Asiatica Extract Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Tromethamine+1 more

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

10 unique

Propanediol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Disodium Edta

Why Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner comes out ahead

Where Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.6 compared to Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++'s 3.8. 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 Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++. 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 thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ relies on Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 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

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 Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ is still a solid pick.

7.2Thank You Farmer

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 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 Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 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 Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++ 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: Thank You Farmer Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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