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The Inkey List PHA Toner vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs The Inkey List PHA Toner at 6.9/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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The Inkey List

PHA Toner

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6.9

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Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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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.

The Inkey List wins 0

Tied 2

Torriden wins 3

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The Inkey List

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

29% overlap

16The Inkey List

6Shared

21Torriden

Only in The Inkey List PHA Toner

10 unique

Water (Aqua/Eau)Gluconolactone Pentylene Glycol Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Ppg-26-Buteth-26 Caprylyl Glycol Citric Acid Sodium Hydroxide

Shared ingredients

6 in common

Propanediol Niacinamide Glycerin Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 2-Hexanediol Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

15 unique

Water Butylene Glycol Panthenol Allantoin Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Hydroxyacetophenone Adenosine Madecassoside Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid+5 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 The Inkey List PHA Toner's 3.4. 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 5.3 for The Inkey List PHA 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 the Inkey List PHA Toner relies on Gluconolactone and Niacinamide. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

The Inkey List PHA 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 6.9, The Inkey List PHA 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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+1.2 lead

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

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6.9The Inkey List

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: The Inkey List PHA 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 The Inkey List PHA 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 The Inkey List PHA 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: The Inkey List PHA Toner→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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