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La Mer The Resurfacing Treatment vs Torriden BalanceFul for Men Cica Clearing Toner

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Original
L

The Resurfacing Treatment

La Mer

₩167,800

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Dupe
T

BalanceFul for Men Cica Clearing Toner

Torriden

₩36,700

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82Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (65·29)
4/4Benefit coverage

As of Aug 14 · 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

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

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forSoothingMoisture

A good fit if you want to calm reactive skin while refilling moisture. Both use a fermented moisturizer and hyaluronic acid to refill dry skin.

Torriden adds more soothing and moisturizing ingredients, so it stays gentle on reactive skin.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • More soothing support from Torriden
  • More moisture from Torriden
  • No fragrance, silicones or mineral oil
  • About 78% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds more ingredients that clear dead skin, leaning into exfoliation. Torriden fills that with soothing and moisture instead.
82/100

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.

3Shared key actives
4/4Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Panthenol
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract
Exfoliation
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid

Key shared ingredients · 3 (2 uncommon)

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

MicrobiomeKorea MFDS-listed
GluconolactoneExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

A milder PHA used to refine surface texture.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. 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.

La Mer65 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Yeast Extract
4Lactobacillus Ferment
5Glycolic Acid
6Propanediol
7Glycerin
8Sodium Citrate
9Butylene Glycol
10Gluconolactone
11Algae Extract
12Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
13Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
16Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
17Sodium Gluconate
18Copper Gluconate
19Calcium Gluconate
20Magnesium Gluconate
21Zinc Gluconate
22Tocopheryl Succinate
23Niacin
24Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder
25Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
26Coriolus Versicolor Extract
27Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract
28Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
29Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
30밤부사
31불가리스추출물
32Laminaria Digitata Extract
33Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
34Laminaria Saccharina Extract
35Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
36테르무스
37테르모필루스발효물
38Caffeine
39Sodium Hyaluronate
40Lactic Acid
41Salicylic Acid
42Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
43Camphor
44Menthyl Lactate
45Ethylhexylglycerin
46Lecithin
47PPG-5-Ceteth-20
48Poloxamer 407
49Polysorbate 20
50Xanthan Gum
51Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
52Linalool
53Benzyl Salicylate
54Eugenol
55Hexyl Cinnamal
56Limonene
57Tartaric Acid
58Sodium Hydroxide
59Glucosamine HCl
60Phytic Acid
61Disodium EDTA
62Potassium Sorbate
63Phenoxyethanol
64Caramel
65Ponceau SX,CI 14700
Torriden29 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Propanediol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
41,2-Hexanediol
5Dipropylene Glycol
6Betaine
7Centella Asiatica Extract
8Asiatic Acid
9Asiaticoside
10Madecassic Acid
11Madecassoside
12Sodium Hyaluronate
13Panthenol
14Glycerin
15Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
16Lactobacillus Ferment
17Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
18Swertia Japonica Extract
19Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
20Glyceryl Glucoside
21Gluconolactone
22Sodium Acetate
23Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
24Gluconic Acid
25Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
26Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
27Ethylhexylglycerin
28Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
29Malachite Extract
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

La Mer

FragrancePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

Torriden

None

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

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

Not included

Ingredient
La Mer
Torriden
Fragrance
Contains
None
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.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩36,700₩167,800

Torriden BalanceFul for Men Cica Clearing Toner

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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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