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HERA Hydro Reflecting Toner vs VT Cica Mild Toner Pad

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Original
H

Hydro Reflecting Toner

HERA

₩35,000

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Dupe
V

Cica Mild Toner Pad

VT

₩18,320

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0%₩16,680 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
78Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
13Shared in full list (44·31)
3/5Benefit coverage

As of Jun 27 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 13 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forCalmingHydration

If you want to calm skin while topping up moisture, this fits. Both carry a calming centella ingredient and hyaluronic acid for hydration, so skin stays comfortable. The dupe comes as a wipe-on pad.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Calming and hydration close to the luxury pick
  • Easy wipe-on pad format
  • About 48% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds a calming fermented ingredient and a tone ingredient, so it works with a few more actives.
78/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
3/5Benefits covered
13Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsMedium
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsSimilar
Price savingsLow

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Glycerin
Brightening
Original only
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Copper Tripeptide-1, Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract
Exfoliation
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

MadecassosideSoothingKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

Derived from centella, often used to soothe.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

HERA44 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Alcohol Denat.
4Glycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Trehalose
7Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
8Glycereth-26
9PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
10Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
11Ethylhexylglycerin
12Betaine
13Carbomer
14Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
15Tromethamine
16Disodium EDTA
17Propanediol
18Madecassoside
19Niacinamide
20Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
21Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
22Hyaluronic Acid
23Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
24Xanthan Gum
25Ascorbic Acid
26Tocopherol
27Lysine
28Arginine
29Histidine
30Ceramide NP
31Glucose
32Xylose
33Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract
34Mannose
35Sodium Chloride
36Lecithin
37Sodium Phosphate
38Copper Tripeptide-1
39Fucose
40Potassium Chloride
41Potassium Phosphate
42Magnesium Chloride
43Hydrolyzed Millet
44Calcium Chloride
VT31 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Butylene Glycol
4Salicylic Acid
5Centella Asiatica Extract
6Sodium Hyaluronate
7Asiaticoside
8Madecassoside
9Madecassic Acid
10Asiatic Acid
11Propolis Extract
12Artemisia Annua Extract
13Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
14Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
15Allantoin
16Beta-Glucan
17Tromethamine
18Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
19Chlorphenesin
20Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
21Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
22Ethylhexylglycerin
23Dextrin
24Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract,Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
25Disodium EDTA
26Tocopherol
27Propanediol
28Betaine
29Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
30Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
311,2-Hexanediol
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

HERA

Fragrance

VT

FragranceChlorphenesin

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
HERA
VT
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • If you are sensitive to fragrance, try a patch on your inner arm first. It uses a preservative within the regulated limit.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩18,320₩35,000

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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