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The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence vs Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner scores 8.1/9.8 vs The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence at 7.0/9.8. Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner wins for active ingredients.

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The Saem

Aloe Soothing Essence

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7.0

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Torriden

Balanceful Cica Toner

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8.1

Score comparison

Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner takes this one, winning 2 of 5 attributes.

The Saem wins 0

Tied 3

Torriden wins 2

9.0

The Saem

Torriden

Ingredient face-off

38% overlap

12The Saem

8Shared

21Torriden

Only in The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence

4 unique

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Betaine Carbomer Arginine

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate 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 The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence'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 7.5 for The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence. 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 Saem Aloe Soothing Essence relies on Allantoin and Arginine. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence 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 7.0, The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence 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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+1.1 lead

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

7.0The Saem

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8.1Torriden

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: The Saem Aloe Soothing Essence 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 Saem Aloe Soothing Essence 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 Saem Aloe Soothing Essence 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 Saem Aloe Soothing Essence→Full analysis: Torriden Balanceful Cica Toner→

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